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Čáslav Air Base

Chotusice, Czech Republic
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Czech Air Force tactical fighter base near Chotusice.

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Chotusice, Czech Republic
Čáslav Air Base (ICAO: LKCV) is a military airfield operated by the Czech Air Force, located near the town of Chotusice in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It serves as one of the primary tactical air bases in the country and has historically been home to fighter aircraft units. The base is notably associated with the Czech Air Force's 211th Tactical Squadron, which operates the JAS-39 Gripen multirole fighter jets leased from Sweden. These aircraft form the backbone of Czech aerial defense and NATO commitments. The base participates in NATO exercises and maintains a high state of operational readiness. Čáslav is not open to commercial or civilian passenger traffic and has no public terminal facilities. Access is restricted to military personnel and authorized visitors.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the Czech Air Force's 211th Tactical Squadron operating JAS-39 Gripen fighters.
  • ›The JAS-39 Gripens were leased from Sweden as part of a government-to-government agreement.
  • ›The base supports Czech Republic's NATO air policing and collective defense obligations.
  • ›No civilian or commercial flights operate from this military-only airfield.
  • ›Located approximately 70 km east of Prague in the Central Bohemian Region.
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City & Place Guide

Historic battlefield village where Prussian and Austrian history collides

Chotusice is a small village in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, best known as the site of the Battle of Chotusice fought on May 17, 1742, during the War of the Austrian Succession. Frederick the Great led Prussian forces to victory here over the Austrians, a decisive engagement that shaped the fate of Silesia and Central European borders.

Despite its modest size, the village offers a quietly atmospheric destination for history enthusiasts and those seeking off-the-beaten-path Czech rural life. The surrounding countryside is typical Bohemian farmland, peaceful and largely unchanged, giving visitors a genuine sense of stepping back in time.

Chotusice lies near Čáslav, which serves as the practical base for visiting, offering more amenities, accommodation, and transport connections. The area rewards curious travelers willing to explore beyond Prague's well-worn tourist trails.

  • •Battle of Chotusice Memorial — commemorates the pivotal 1742 Prussian-Austrian engagement
  • •Village Church — a modest historic church central to local community heritage
  • •Surrounding battlefield landscape — open fields preserving the approximate historic battle terrain
  • •Čáslav nearby — a charming market town with a Gothic church and Žižka Square
  • •Regional cycling routes — scenic paths linking Chotusice to the wider Kutná Hora region
  • •Čáslav Ossuary — a sobering medieval bone chapel a short drive away

Getting around: Chotusice is best reached by car from Čáslav, approximately 5 kilometers away; regional buses connect Čáslav to surrounding villages on limited schedules, and Čáslav itself is accessible by train from Prague in roughly 1.5 hours. Taxis and rideshares can be arranged from Čáslav. Within the village, walking is the primary and practical mode of transport.

Best time: Late spring through early summer, particularly May, is ideal for visiting, coinciding with pleasant weather and the anniversary of the historic battle.

Local food: Sample traditional Bohemian dishes such as svíčková na smetaně (beef sirloin with cream sauce) and locally baked koláče pastries in nearby Čáslav's restaurants and bakeries.

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