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Historic Czech military air base northeast of Prague.
Opened
1918
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague–Kbely Air Base (ICAO: LKKB) is a military aerodrome located in the Kbely district of northeastern Prague, Czech Republic. It serves as an active base for the Czech Air Force and is not open to scheduled commercial passenger traffic.
The base is historically significant as one of the oldest continuously operated airfields in Central Europe, dating back to the early twentieth century. It is home to the Czech Aviation Museum (Letecké muzeum Kbely), which houses one of the most extensive collections of historical aircraft in Europe.
Occasionally the airfield hosts military exercises, state flights, and aviation events. Its long operational history and museum make it an important site for Czech aviation heritage.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by Prague public transit, including bus and metro connections to the Kbely district.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the Czech Aviation Museum (Letecké muzeum Kbely), one of Europe's largest aviation collections.
- ›One of the oldest continuously operating airfields in Central Europe, established around 1918.
- ›Operated exclusively by the Czech Air Force with no scheduled commercial services.
- ›The museum holds over 300 aircraft and aviation artifacts spanning more than a century.
- ›Has hosted major Czech airshows and military aviation commemorations.
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