Airfield Status
Karlovy Vary Airport takes business jets and serves Karlovy Vary. The main runway is 11/29 – 2,150 m × 30 m concrete/asphalt. Customs is on site, so you can fly in straight from abroad. From Karlovy Vary: Distance: about 4.5 km south-east of Karlovy Vary.
- Runway
- 11/29 – 2,150 m × 30 m concrete/asphalt
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site during airport opening hours (customs office +420 353 360 621)
- Business jets
- Yes. 2,150 m paved runway
- Opening hours
- Daily 08:00–19:00 local in summer; in winter 08:00–16:00 to 08:00–18:00 depending on the month.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +420 353 360 610 (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00 local); handling and slot coordination +420 353 360 611
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
K Letišti 132, Olšová Vrata, Karlovy Vary, 36001. The nearest major city is Karlovy Vary, Distance: about 4.5 km south-east of Karlovy Vary.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary | 15 min | 7 mi · 11 km |
| Plzeň | 1 hr 20 min | 48 mi · 78 km |
| Prague | 1 hr 40 min | 77 mi · 124 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Private aircraft park on the west apron. Handling covers passenger and crew transfer, customs and passport clearance and security screening; crew have a self-briefing room.
Jet A-1 is available, by credit card only. De-icing and hangar space are available on request. Older, noisier aircraft that do not meet modern noise standards may not land or take off.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
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