Airports / Czech Republic / LKKB
Prague–Kbely Air Base.
Prague, Czech Republic · 939 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
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239 ratings
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Operators based
939
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#3 / 12
Czech Republic airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 239 Google ratings , ranked against 12 rated Czech Republic fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vodochody Airport (VOD), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague–Kbely Air Base (LKKB) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 939 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
LKKB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Vodochody Airport (VOD, 8 nm), Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, 11 nm), and Kostomlaty Airstrip (CZ-0244, 16 nm). LKKB offers a single 6,562-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LKKB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LKKB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LKKB
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LKKB
Elevation
939 ft
Coordinates
50.1214° N · 14.5436° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Czech Republic fields
state range 581–1,989 ft
At 939 ft, LKKB sits higher than 54% of the 13 Czech Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 06/246,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
LKKB's 6,562 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmVODVodochody AirportVodochody
- 11nmPRGVáclav Havel Airport PraguePrague
- 16nmCZ-0244Kostomlaty Airstrip
- 34nmLKCVČáslav Air BaseChotusice
- 47nmPEDPardubice AirportPardubice
- 56nmLKLNPlzeň-Líně AirportPlzen
Location
Open the full mapLKKB · Prague–Kbely Air Base · Prague, Czech Republic
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LKKB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,390 nm | 8h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,548 nm | 8h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,740 nm | 9h 6m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,948 nm | 9h 35m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,083 nm | 9h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,168 nm | 10h 6m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,362 nm | 10h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,408 nm | 10h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LKKB?
- Prague–Kbely Air Base's longest paved runway is 6,562 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LKKB?
- Prague–Kbely Air Base has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LKKB?
- The closest alternate is Vodochody Airport (VOD), about 8 nm away, followed by Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LKKB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 17m (3,390 nm), New York about 8h 39m (3,548 nm), Washington DC about 9h 6m (3,740 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.