České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport

LKCS / JCL

České Budějovice, CZ

Last Updated
Jul 5, 21:20Z

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Currently using: LOWL
Weather Source: Linz-Hörsching Airport / Vogler Air Base (LOWL)
Distance: 44nm / 81km from LKCS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
21:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LOWL 052120Z AUTO 30002KT 9999 FEW044 SCT046 18/15 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,417 ft
FEW 4,400 ft AGL
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,817 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,400 ft, scattered at 4,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 06:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LOWL 051715Z 0518/0618 27010KT 9999 FEW060 SCT080 TX21/0615Z TN16/0603Z TEMPO 0518/0606 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0518/0520 29015G25KT TSRA FEW050CB TEMPO 0609/0615 30015G25KT TEMPO 0609/0613 SHRA FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+12h
VFR 300° 15 kt
09:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KCS
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
8,202 ft 262 ft CON 90°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LKCS
IATA Code: JCL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,417 ft MSL

Location

City: České Budějovice
Country: CZ
Latitude: 48.946400°
Longitude: 14.427500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport

České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (LKCS/JCL) is located in České Budějovice, CZ at an elevation of 1,417 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Airport Overview

České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport serves České Budějovice in CZ. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with con surface. The longest runway measures 8,202 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LKCS, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.