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Small airport

Prešov Air Base

IATA POVICAO LZPW🇸🇰 Prešov
Coordinates
49.0297°N, 21.3156°E
Elevation
1,060 ft (323 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SK-PV
Time zone
Bratislava(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:16
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:57

About 13h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Prešov Air Base

Prešov Air Base

Prešov Air Base is a military airport located in Prešov, a city in the Prešov Region in Slovakia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23961 ft / 293 m66 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRATISLAVA CTA SEKTOR EASTClass CControlled8000 ft MSLFL660
FIR BRATISLAVAClass CFIR8000 ft MSLFL660
KOSICE TMA 4Class DControlled8000 ft MSLFL135
BRATISLAVA FIS EASTSpecial useType 33GND10000 ft MSL
FIR LZBBSpecial useFIRGNDFL660
LZR415 PRESOVSpecial useRestricted5000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
LZR315 PRESOVSpecial useRestrictedGND5000 ft MSL
LZTRA9WSpecial useRestricted8000 ft MSLFL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Slovakia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NOVEMBER9.7 nm197°Compulsory
ROMEO15.2 nm219°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Vysielač Košice I - Dubnik2,854 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prešov Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prešov Air Base?

The ICAO code for Prešov Air Base is LZPW, and its IATA code is POV.

Where is Prešov Air Base located?

Prešov Air Base is small airport located in Prešov, Slovakia, at an elevation of 1,060 ft (323 m).

How many runways does Prešov Air Base have?

Prešov Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 961 ft / 293 m.

What time zone is Prešov Air Base in?

Prešov Air Base is in the Europe/Bratislava time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Prešov Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prešov Air Base is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prešov Air Base?

The nearest airport to Prešov Air Base is Šarišské Michaľany Airstrip (SK-0077), about 7 nm to the wnw, followed by Mirkovce Airstrip and Ražňany Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Prešov Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.