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Karlovy Vary Airport

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

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Karlovy Vary Airport

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
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LKKV
ICAO
1989 ft
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West Bohemia's gateway serving the famous spa region.

Opened
1931
Location
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary Airport (IATA: KLV, ICAO: LKKV) is a small regional airport located in the western Czech Republic, serving the internationally renowned spa city of Karlovy Vary. It is the second busiest airport in the Czech Republic after Václav Havel Airport Prague, though it handles a relatively modest volume of passengers. The airport primarily serves charter and seasonal flights, with connections to destinations in Russia and the Middle East historically being significant. Its catchment area includes not only Karlovy Vary but also parts of western Bohemia and neighboring Germany. The airport has a single runway and limited but functional infrastructure suited for regional operations. It has been used for private and business aviation in addition to scheduled and charter services.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal capable of handling both arrivals and departures for regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 4 km from the city centre, accessible by taxi, bus, and private transfer services.
Airlines here
Historically served by carriers including Pobeda and various charter operators; scheduled service has fluctuated significantly over the years.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,989 feet (606 metres) above sea level.
  • ›It has a single asphalt runway designated 11/29.
  • ›The airport has historically attracted significant traffic from Russian tourists visiting the spa region.
  • ›Karlovy Vary hosts an internationally acclaimed film festival, which occasionally influences airport traffic.
  • ›The airport has undergone modernization efforts to improve terminal facilities and runway infrastructure.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

KLV → LEDOK · 320
KLV → SVOOK · 320
KLV → LEDSU · 320
KLV → SVOSU · 320
KLV → SVXU6 · 320

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Airbus A3205 routes
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Karlovy Vary Airport
Encyclopaedia

Karlovy Vary Airport is the airport of Karlovy Vary in western Bohemia. It is located in the village of Olšová Vrata, 6 km southeast of the city centre and is the fourth-busiest airport in the Czech Republic. The airport handled 104,469 passengers in 2013, which was a record high.

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