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Medium airport

Ponikve Airport

IATA UZCICAO LYUZ🇷🇸 Stapari
Coordinates
43.8989°N, 19.6977°E
Elevation
2,966 ft (904 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
RS-16
Time zone
Belgrade(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:23
Civil dusk
19:53

About 13h 20m 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 Ponikve Airport

Ponikve Airport

Ponikve Airport is an airport in the western part of Serbia, located on the Ponikve plateau: 12 km (7.5 mi) northwest from the city of Užice. The airport boasts one of the longest runways in the Balkans, and the second longest in Serbia.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LYUZ

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
11 / 29▸ displaced10,130 ft / 3,088 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KRALJEVO TMAClass CTMA1500 ft GNDFL125
BEOGRAD TMAClass CTMA1500 ft GNDFL125
UZICE ATZ/RMZClass GATZGND6000 ft MSL
TRA 217Special useTRAGND6500 ft MSL
TRA 67Special useTRAGND6000 ft MSL
TRA 66Special useTRAGND5000 ft MSL
TRA 220Special useTRAGND5000 ft MSL
BEOGRAD FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL285
TRA 215Special useTRAGND5000 ft MSL
TRA 214Special useTRAGND8500 ft MSL
TRA 72Special useTRAGND6000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ponikve Airport.

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🇷🇸 More airports in Serbia📘 Flying in Serbia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ponikve Airport?

The ICAO code for Ponikve Airport is LYUZ, and its IATA code is UZC.

Where is Ponikve Airport located?

Ponikve Airport is medium airport located in Stapari, Serbia, at an elevation of 2,966 ft (904 m).

How many runways does Ponikve Airport have?

Ponikve Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,130 ft / 3,088 m.

What time zone is Ponikve Airport in?

Ponikve Airport is in the Europe/Belgrade time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ponikve Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ponikve Airport is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ponikve Airport?

The nearest airport to Ponikve Airport is Zlatibor Sport Airstrip (U.C.) (RS-0016), about 10.5 nm to the s, followed by Pranjani / Galovica Polje Airfield and Valjevo Divci Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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