Kosice
Kosice (LZKZ/KSC) serves Kosice, Slovakia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 755 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LZKZ
- Name: Kosice
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 48.663101
- Longitude: 21.2411
- Elevation: 755 ft
- Country: Slovakia
- Municipality: Kosice
- IATA Code: KSC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Distance from City: 6.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.400 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Kosice Operations +421 2 501 5103
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.22 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 5.35 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Published tariff at Kosice. Handling fees separate.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Kosice. Contact handling agent to arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Kosice. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Kosice. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
UKLU
- ICAO: UKLU
- Name: Uzhhorod
- Distance (NM): 40.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. APIS submission required. Visa required for many nationalities. NOTE: Airport operational status must be confirmed due to ongoing conflict.
LZTT
- ICAO: LZTT
- Name: Tatry
- Distance (NM): 46.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Poprad-Tatry.
LZSL
- ICAO: LZSL
- Name: Sliac
- Distance (NM): 83.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Sliac. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LRSM
- ICAO: LRSM
- Name: Satu Mare
- Distance (NM): 87.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: EU member but not in Schengen zone. Full border control for all international arrivals at Satu Mare. Passport required for all nationalities.
EPRZ
- ICAO: EPRZ
- Name: Jasionka
- Distance (NM): 92.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Airport Services
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Slovakia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private non-revenue flights and non-commercial landings do not require landing permission. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LZKZ?
- The tower frequency at Kosice is 120.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LZKZ?
- Kosice offers Jet A-1.
- Does LZKZ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kosice (Slovakia).
- Does LZKZ require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Kosice.