Čáslav Air Base

LKCV

Chotusice, CZ

Last Updated
Mar 30, 11:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 453 hours ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
7 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LKCV 301100Z 21007KT 9999 -RA OVC043 05/02 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 794 ft
OVC 4,300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,094 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Čáslav Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 452.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4300 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KCV
12
30 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,295 ft 131 ft GRASS
0.0 kt 7.0 kt
90° angle
13/31 7,875 ft 197 ft CON 137°
2.0 kt 6.7 kt
73° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LKCV

8,251 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.5%
MVFR
23.2%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
5.4%

Čáslav Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
8.8%
E
11.7%
SE
26.4%
S
10.1%
SW
11.4%
W
14.9%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -16°C to 28°C
-16°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,251 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Čáslav Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LKCV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 794 ft MSL

Location

City: Chotusice
Country: CZ
Latitude: 49.939701°
Longitude: 15.381800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,295 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,875 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Čáslav Air Base

Čáslav Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the CZ AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Čáslav Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, near the town of Chotusice. The base sits at an elevation of 794 feet mean sea level and serves both military and potentially civilian aviation operations. Its strategic location and dual-runway configuration make it a significant aviation facility in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Čáslav are predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR), with 66.3% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Seasonal variations show significant temperature ranges from -16°C to 28°C, with an average temperature of 6.5°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the southeast at an average of 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots, and calm conditions occurring 2.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a grass runway 12/30 measuring 4,295 feet, and a concrete runway 13/31 extending 7,875 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions with an average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the best months for VFR flying at Čáslav Air Base. Pilots can expect excellent approach conditions with typically stable winds and high visibility. The concrete runway 13/31 offers the longer landing surface and might be preferred for larger aircraft or during more challenging weather conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.