VFR Czechia and Slovakia Plates

Introduction

This article provides useful information for any pilot visiting the Czechia or Slovakia Republic.

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Visiting the Czechia & Slovakia Region

Czechia

Czechia has many beautiful areas and places of interest that would be a delight to fly to and to discover. The region is generally composed of rolling hills and some mountainous areas (Elbe Sandstone Mountains‎, Lusatian Mountains‎, Moravian-Silesian Beskids‎, Ore Mountains‎, Silesian Beskids‎, Sudetes‎).

Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of larger ranges of continuous hills.

The Slovak Republic

The Slovak landscape is noted primarily for its mountainous nature, with the Carpathian Mountains extending across most of the northern half of the country.

Among these mountain ranges are the high peaks of the Fatra-Tatra Area (including Tatra mountains, Greater Fatra and Lesser Fatra), Slovak Ore Mountains, Slovak Central Mountains or Beskids. The largest lowland is the fertile Danubian Lowland in the southwest, followed by the Eastern Slovak Lowland in the southeast.

It will be definitely interesting to fly over the magnificent Czechia and Slovak landscapes, that is why pilots will find VFR Czechia and Slovakia Plates package supplied by Databaze letist (Aerodrome Database) extremely useful . This package provide pilots flying VFR with all the necessary charts, including 219 aerodrome charts in the Czechia and Slovak Republics .

Interesting Places to Visit and nearby Airports

Czechia

It would be a great pity to only stay in magical Prague. Discover other regions, which hide countless gems of history. A total of 12 of them have been included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Set out for example to the fairytale Český Krumlov with its wonderfully preserved historical centre. You can get a feel for the true magnificence of the Gothic in Kutná Hora. The little town of Telč with its charming square will surely give you the feeling of being in one of the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. You can enjoy the harmony of superb architecture and nature in the gardens in the city of Kroměříž or in the Lednice – Valtice Complex, which is known as the Garden of Europe due to its magnificence. You can also get to know the unique mysticism of the place in the Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená hora shrouded in many legends. Make sure not to miss out one of the most beautiful Czechia villages, Holašovice, the gem of modern architecture that is Villa Tugendhat in Brno, the monumental Holy Trinity Column in historical Olomouc, the beautiful chateau in Litomyšl or the Třebíč Ghetto, which is the only Jewish monument to be included on the prestigious UNESCO list outside of the state of Israel.

Do you like architecture? Then you need to visit Prague, literally a living textbook of architecture, where you will find diverse styles - Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Cubism and Functionalism.

Here is the list of VFR Prague airports: Praha Jeneč, Praha Ruzyně (LKPR), Praha Točná (LKTC), Praha Kbely (LKKB), Praha Letňany (LKLT).

Václav Havel Airport Prague (LKPR)

Airport Data: International, Heliport, Prague 10km (6miles), Position 50°06´03"N, 014°15´36"E, Elevation 380m (1 246ft), 24 hours, 3 Passenger Terminals, 2 Cargo Terminals, 98 Aircraft Stands.

Václav Havel Airport Prague (Czechia: Letiště Václava Havla Praha), formerly Prague Ruzyně International Airport is the international airport of Prague, the capital of Czechia. Prague Ruzyně Airport is a coordinated airport. You will need to pass the passport and custom controls there. You can get jet fuel there.

Radio communication frequencies for this airport:

APP: 120.525 MHz (PRAHA APP)
ATIS: 122.15 MHz
CLD: 120.05 MHz (CLNC DEL)
GND: 121.9 MHz
INFO: 118.3 MHz
RDR: 119 MHz (RADAR)
TWR: 118.1 MHz

Prague Airport, Czechia, K letisti 1019/6, CZ-161 00 Praha 6, Czechia
Tel: +420 2 2011 1840, +420 2 2011 2343
Fax: +420 2 2011 1954
Website: www.prg.aero
SITA: PRGCZ7X, PRVCZ7X
AFTN: LKPRYDYX

Customs Tel: +420 2 2011 3103

Fax: +420 2 6609 0997
Customs Hours: 24 hours

Airfield Data: 3 Runways, Fire Category 9
Emergency Services: Rescue and Fire fighting services of Czechia Airports Authority
Navigational Aids: Air navigation Services C R
Airfield Restrictions: Runway system preference (AD2-LKPR-19-AIP C R)
Aircraft Maintenance: Repair facilities for visiting aircraft, CSA Maintenance
Runway 1: Heading 06/24, 3 715m (12 188ft), PCN 62/R/B/X/T, ICAO Cat. 4E, Rwy 06, ILS 111, 15, Lighting: Approach Cat I 420m LIH, PAPI, Rwy 24, ILS 109, 10, Lighting: Approach Cat III 900m LIH, PAPI, TDZ, RCLL.
Runway 2: Heading 13/31, 3 250m (10 662ft), PCN 40/R/C/X/T, ICAO Cat. 4E, Rwy 13, No ILS, Lighting: SALS 300m LIM, Rwy 31, ILS 109, 50, Lighting: Approach Cat I 900m LIH, PAPI, TDZ, seq flash.
Runway 3: Heading 04/22, 2 120m (6 955ft), PCN 45/F/B/X/T, ICAO Cat. 4C, Restrictions: closed for takeoffs/landings.

If you like when nature is wonderfully combined with architecture, then you need to visit Kroměříž.

It would be definitely interesting to fly over this city, as the most preserved Baroque garden can be seen from a bird's-eye view. The nearest VFR airport to Kroměříž is LKTB Brno Tuřany. This airport has international flights from Brno, Czechia Republic and is 64 km from the center of Kroměříž.

Brno Tuřany (LKTB) airport

Brno Airport, Czechia, CZ-62700 Brno 27, Czechia
Tel: (Admin) +420 5 4552 1111
Tel: (Handling) +420 5 4552 1310-12

Website: www.airport-brno.cz
SITA: BRQCZ7X
AFTN: LKTBYDYT

Airport Data: International, Heliport, Brno 8km (4miles), Position 49°09´05"N, 016°41´40"E, Elevation 237m (777ft), 24 hours, 1 Passenger Terminal, 13 Aircraft Stands. You can refuel with Avgas and jet fuel there.

Radio communication frequencies for this airport:

BRNO Approach:119.90

BRNO Approach:120.55

TURANY ATIS:131.10

TURANY Ground Control:125.42

TURANY Tower:119.60

Customs Tel: +420 5 4552 1209

Fax: +420 5 4552 1204
Customs Hours: 24 hours

Airfield Data: Fire Category 6
Navigational Aids: VOR, DME, ILS
Airfield Restrictions: None
Noise Restrictions: None
Aircraft Maintenance: None
Runway 1: Heading 10/28, 2 650m (8 694ft), 048/R/A/X/T, ICAO Cat. 1, Aircraft size max: B747, AN124, ILS CAT I, Rwy 10, Lighting: SALS 420m, PAPI, Rwy 28, Lighting: PALS Cat 1.

Do you like beer? Then you have to visit the main Czechia city of beer – Pilsen.

Pilsen is the 4th largest city in Czechia and is an ideal place to spend a pleasant weekend. The city is situated about 85 km SW from Prague. It has about 200.000 citizens, many sights, newly reconstructed old main square with a big church, many restaurants, hotels, university, great night life and of course an airport. More precisely two airports:  an old military airport – Line (LKLN) and GA airport – Letkov (LKPL).

Pilsen – Line airport (LKLN)

For Pilsen we recommend to use the Line airport. Usually, the air traffic is very light there, there are no problems with any unnecessary difficult VFR arrival or approach and appropriate charts, landing fees are reasonably priced and they have pleasant English speaking ATC.

Coordinates: N49°40.52' / E13°16.47'
Elevation is 1188.0 feet MSL.
Magnetic Variation is 3° East

Runway 06/24:

Dimensions: 4757 x 197 feet / 1450 x 60 meters

Surface: Hard

Runway 06:

Coordinates: N49°40.31' / E13°15.96'. Elevation: 1175. Runway heading: 055°

Runway 24:

Coordinates: N49°40.72' / E13°16.98'. Elevation: 1188. Runway heading: 235°

Pilsen – Letkov airport  (LKPL)

Letkov is the biggest glider centre in Western Bohemia. It was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. It is situated about 5 km SE of Pilsen. Unfortunately most of AFIS dispatchers don’t speak English. Do not worry about this - they have a grassy runway 26/08 with southern circuits, you may join downwind, speak English and carefully watch other traffic, which is usually not so heavy (except if it isn't the weekend).

Because the airport is situated in MCTR Line, all arrivals must be coordinated with Line – Tower on frequency 121,275 MHz. Do not be afraid, tell them your entering position and that you would like to continue to Letkov airport. You can refuel with AVGAS or MOGAS there. You can leave your aircraft there, but only outside because hangar space is hopelessly full. You can have coffee or a snack in a small aerobar. Taxis from the airport to Pilsen cost about 13 €.

Slovak Republic:

Slovakia has a lot of great places to visit. Here is the top 3 places you would be interested in:

Spiš Castle – The largest castle complex in Europe

200 meters above the surrounding land, located on a dolomite rock, lies one of the most precious cultural monuments – Spiš Castle (Spišský hrad). It is situated in a region called Spiš, above the town of Spišské podhradie and the village Žehra. It is evidence of a huge architectural development from the 12th to 18th century and with its area of 41426 m2 – one of the largest castles in Central Europe.

History of the castle is very rich. It was built in the 12th century and soon became a political, administrative, economical and cultural centre of Szepes county. Through its history it had many owners such as Hungarian kings, the Szapolyai family, the Thurzo family, the Csaky family. Since 1945 Spiš Castle is owned by Slovakia.

The nearest airport to Spiš Castle is Poprad/Tatry (TAT/LZTT) airport. It is just 50 km (32 miles) away.

Airport Data: International, Poprad 5km (3miles), Position 49°04´25"N, 020°14´28"E, Elevation 718m (2 355ft), Operating hours Mon-Fri 07:15-22:00 Sat-Sun 07:15-1900, 1 Passenger Terminal, 4 Aircraft Stands.

Poprad-Tatry, AS, Na Letisko 100, SK-058 98 Poprad
Tel: (Operations) +421 (0)52 776 3875
email: airport@airport-poprad.sk
Website: www.airport-poprad.sk
SITA: TATOP7X
AFTN: LZTTYDYX

Customs Tel: +421 (0)952 7142 463

Fax: +421 (0)52 7142 555
Customs Hours: Mon-Fri 07.15-22.00 Sat-Sun 07.15-19.00 Sun

Airfield Data: Fire Category 5/7
Emergency Services: Emergency medical service helicopter is based at the airport
Navigational Aids: ILS CAT.1, VOR/DME, 4NDB, TAR/SRE
Airfield Restrictions: Handling services & refuelling from 19:00-07:15 LT on request only
Noise Restrictions: None
Aircraft Maintenance: Minor repairs only
Refuelling: Jet A1 contact (52) 776 3875
Runway 1: Heading 09/27, 2 600m (8 530ft), 33/R/A/X/T, ICAO Cat. 4C, Aircraft size max: IL-76 MD, Rwy 09, ILS NIL, Lighting: LIM,SALS, Rwy 27, ILS CAT 1, Lighting: LIH/LIM, LAS 27 ALPHA-ATA incl flash.

Dobšinská Ice Cave – One of the biggest ice caves in Europe

Dobšinská Ice Cave (Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa) is an amazing ice cave in Slovakia, situated close to the mining town of Dobšiná, in Slovak Paradise mountains, and 130 meters above the river Hnilec. Total length of the cave is 1483 meters (according to some sources – 1232 meters), of which 515 meters are open to public from May to September. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list as a part of Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst site. The cave was discovered by a royal mining engineer Eugen Ruffinyi in 1870. Before that, the entrance was known as Cold Hole (Studená diera). Just one year after the discovery it was opened to the public. By installing electricity already in 1887 it became the first electrically lit cave in Europe.

The cave descends from the entrance which is situated in the northern part of the peak Duča. The average temperature is around 0°C. The interior cools off during the winter. Also during the summer the warm air cannot fall down to the cave.

The nearest airport to Dobšinská Ice Cave is also Poprad/Tatry (TAT/LZTT) airport. It is only 35 km (22 miles) away from it. You can check the detailed information about this airport above.

Bratislava - the most cosmopolitan and accessible city

Bratislava is filled with historic sites and the energy of a large student population, Bratislava has the best restaurants, cafes, and entertainment – including high-brow culture such as operas and symphonies, folk music and dance and international pop culture.

Bratislava is probably the least typical place in the whole country! So be sure to take some extra time to see at least one other town in addition to the capital city.

Bratislava - M R Stefanik Airport (BTS/LZIB)

Airport Data: International, Bratislava 9km (5miles), Position 48°10´13"N, 017°12´46"E, Elevation 133m (436ft), 24 hours, 1 Passenger Terminal, 1 Cargo Terminal, 27 Aircraft Stands.

Bratislava Airport, Slovakia, Letisko M.R. Stefanik -, Airport Bratislava, A.S (BTS), SK-823 11 Bratislava 21, Slovak Republic
Tel: (Director, Operations) +421 (0)2 3303 3003, +421 (0)2 4333 8840
email: marketing@airportbratislava.sk
Website: www.airportbratislava.sk
SITA: BTSOP7X
AFTN: LZIBYDYX

Customs Tel: +421 (0)2 4857 6915

Customs Hours: 24 hours

Airfield Data: 2 Runways, Fire Category 7-8
Navigational Aids: VOR-DME, NDB
Airfield Restrictions: No
Noise Restrictions: CAT III Only (Annex 16)
Runway 1: Heading 13/31, 3 190m (10 465ft), 50/R/B/X/T, ICAO Cat. IIIA, Aircraft size max: B747-400, ILS.

Runway 2: Heading 04/22, 2 900m (9 514ft), 54/R/B/X/T, ICAO Cat. I, Aircraft size max: B747-400, ILS.

Accommodation, food, drink and local lifestyle

Prices vary on quality of services rendered. Food and drink prices are quite pleasantly low - for the price that you pay for Curry Wurst in Berlin you can get here a complete dinner. For example, Pilsner beer cost less then 1 €. Many clubs with live music, discotheques or pubs are opened all hours. Czechia and Slovak people are friendly and most of them speak English or German.

Customs and Passport Information

Arriving into Czechia

Arriving to Czechia must be via an Airport of Entry (AOE) where customs and passport services are available.

Exemption from arriving at an AOE may be granted by the Czechia Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The application for an exemption shall be submitted no later than seven working days before the date of the intended flight to:

Ministry of Transport and Communications,
Federal Civil Aviation Administration,
Nábřeží Ludvíka Svobody 12,
P.O. Box 9,
110 15 Prague 1

Departing from Czechia

Permission for departure from Czechia is issued by:

Civil Aviation Authority of Czechia 
Ruzyně Airport
160 08 Prague
Tel.: +420 220 111 657
fa +420 220 561 823

All Czechia and foreign aircraft that are not state aircraft must have prescribed liability insurance coverage with respect to damage to passengers, their baggage and to cargo, and damage to third parties.

Slot Coordinated Airports

Prague Ruzyně Airport is a coordinated airport. Therefore, it is necessary for an air carrier to have slots allocated by a coordinator for landing/take-off (except for extremely urgent cases).

Prior permission is not required for nonscheduled commercial aircraft (overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes) or private aircraft (with maximum take-off weight of 12,500 lbs and carrying no more than six passengers) overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes. Those must only provide at least 24-hour advance notice to the Air Navigation Service.

VFR flying in Czechia.

Do not be afraid of flying in Czechia. There are a lot of interesting landscapes with mountains, rivers, romantic castles and ruins, many airports and of course, airspace restrictions.

Although all necessary information like NOTAMS, METAR/TAF, airports, charts and plates can be obtained from the RocketRoute, here are a few links which you also can check for additional information:

Useful Weather Sites for Czechia and Slovakia

http://www.medard-online.cz/

http://meteo.ans.cz/

Other Airport Directories

http://www.aerobaze.cz/letiste/

Czechia Civil Aviation Authority http://www.caa.cz

Currency calculator: http://exchange.cz

VFR flying in the Slovak Republic

Air Navigation Services Provider http://www.lps.sk/en/

Vocabulary Links

Czechia dictionary

Slovak dictionary