Cerklje ob Krki Air Base

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

Overview

Cerklje ob Krki Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in Slovenia, serving as a strategic military aviation facility. Positioned at 510 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 45.900002, 15.530200, the base provides critical infrastructure for regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LJCE demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 50.5% of the time. Temperature ranges from -15°C to 29°C, with an average of 6.6°C, and winds predominantly from the east at an average of 4.2 knots. Pilots should note that fog occurs in 17.5% of observations, and September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) extending 9,843 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility. The site experiences a low percentage of calm wind conditions (10.4%), with wind directions predominantly easterly at 90 degrees. Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging just 1.5 knots across the runway.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, making it consistently suitable for most wind conditions. With an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of visibility below 3SM, approaches are typically straightforward. Pilots should prepare for potential reduced visibility during the 17.5% of observations with fog present.