Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport is a regional civil airport located near the town of Dolný Hričov, approximately 8 kilometres from the city of Žilina in northwestern Slovakia. It serves primarily general aviation, charter flights, and occasional scheduled services, operating at a relatively small scale compared to Slovakia's main international gateway at Bratislava. The airport is situated in the Kysuce and Orava region, an area known for automotive manufacturing and industrial activity. Its runway and facilities are capable of handling small to medium-sized aircraft. The airport has seen limited but periodic efforts to develop scheduled commercial routes to connect the region with European destinations.