Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (LKPR)
Prague, Czech Republic · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LKPR
IATA
PRG
City
Prague
Country
Czech Republic
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,247 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
50.1008, 14.2600
Overview
Czech capital hub with F Air and other flight academies. Popular for cost-effective European pilot training.
Current Weather at LKPR
Pilots flying into or out of Vaclav Havel Airport Prague should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LKPR 181230Z 22012KT 9999 VCTS SCT036CB SCT046 25/14 Q1013 TEMPO TSRA BKN030CBWind 220° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF LKPR 181100Z 1812/1918 24009KT CAVOK TEMPO 1812/1818 32014G24KT 7000 SHRA BKN040CB BECMG 1818/1820 25005KT TEMPO 1906/1914 32015G25KT 4000 TSRA SCT030CB PROB40 TEMPO 1907/1912 01020G35KT 2000 +TSRA BKN012 BKN025CB BECMG 1914/1916 27010KT 9999 SCT035Decode METAR for LKPR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LKPR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LKPR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Prague. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LKPR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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