Prešov Air Base (POV): Codes, Runways & Location
Prešov Air Base (IATA: POV · ICAO: LZPW) is a small airport serving Prešov, Slovakia. It lies at 49.0297° N, 21.3156° E, 1060 ft (323 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prešov Air Base
Prešov Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Prešov in Slovakia. It is identified by the IATA code POV and the ICAO code LZPW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Prešov Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 293 m (961 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. The field elevation is 1060 ft (323 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Košice International Airport (KSC) about 41 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 ≈ 293 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prešov Air Base
Where is Prešov Air Base located?
Prešov Air Base is located in Prešov, Slovakia. Its coordinates are 49.0297° N, 21.3156° E.
What is the airport code for Prešov Air Base?
Prešov Air Base has an IATA code of POV and an ICAO code of LZPW.
How long is the runway at Prešov Air Base?
Prešov Air Base's longest runway is about 293 m (961 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Prešov Air Base have?
Prešov Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Prešov Air Base a major airport?
Prešov Air Base is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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