Kecskemét Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Kecskemét Air Base (ICAO: LHKE) is a medium-sized airport serving Kecskemét, Hungary. It lies at 46.9175° N, 19.7492° E, 376 ft (115 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kecskemét Air Base
Kecskemét Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kecskemét in Hungary. It is identified by the ICAO code LHKE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kecskemét Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2499 m (8200 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 376 ft (115 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Szolnok Air Base about 43 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,499 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kecskemét Air Base
Where is Kecskemét Air Base located?
Kecskemét Air Base is located in Kecskemét, Hungary. Its coordinates are 46.9175° N, 19.7492° E.
What is the airport code for Kecskemét Air Base?
Kecskemét Air Base has an ICAO code of LHKE.
How long is the runway at Kecskemét Air Base?
Kecskemét Air Base's longest runway is about 2499 m (8200 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kecskemét Air Base have?
Kecskemét Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kecskemét Air Base a major airport?
Kecskemét Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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