# Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV)

> Karlovy Vary, CZ · IATA: KLV · ICAO: LKKV · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `KLV` |
| ICAO | `LKKV` |
| City | Karlovy Vary |
| Country | CZ |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 606 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 50.20300, 12.91500 |

## Description

Around 38,000 passengers used Karlovy Vary Airport (IATA: KLV, ICAO: LKKV) in 2024, a 174% jump on 2023 that confirms its place as the Czech Republic's fourth-busiest airport, near Olšová Vrata some 6 km southeast of the spa town of Carlsbad in western Bohemia. Once-dominant scheduled services to Russia have largely disappeared, leaving charter, business and private flights to define operations. A runway upgrade running through 2025–2026 aims to accommodate larger aircraft and low-cost carriers. The airport handles no scheduled air cargo; for import and export, Prague Václav Havel (PRG) is the nearest genuine cargo hub, about 110 km (roughly one hour by road) away.

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