Airport type Public Location Olšová Vrata Website airport-k-vary.cz Elevation 606 m | Operator Airport Karlovy Vary Elevation AMSL 1,989 ft / 606 m Code KLV Phone +420 353 360 611 | |
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Karlovy Vary Airport (Czech: Letiště Karlovy Vary) (IATA: KLV, ICAO: LKKV) is the airport of Karlovy Vary in western Bohemia. It is located in the village of Olšová Vrata, 6 km southeast of the city centre and is the fourth-busiest airport in the Czech Republic. The airport handled 103,682 passengers in 2012. ´
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History
Plans were announced in 2011 to build a new departure hall at the airport, at an estimated expense of 30 million crowns. 99% of passengers using the airport in 2012 were Russian.
Airlines and destinations
The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Karlovy Vary:
The nearest major international airport is Prague Václav Havel Airport approx. 90 km to the east.
Ground transportation
From Karlovy Vary or Prague: The airport is 6km southeast of the centre of Karlovy Vary. Turn from the road I/6 (E48) near Karlovy Vary Golf Resort and continue 3,5 km to the airport. Public transport to the airport is maintained seven times per day by city bus Nr. 8.