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Václav Havel Airport Prague

Prague, Praha (Prague) (capital city) (Czech Republic)
IATA: PRG ICAO: LKPR
Longest Active Runway
12,189 ft
3,715 meters
Field Elevation
1,247 ft
380 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
1 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
50.1009°, 14.2599°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#158 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#243 of 7558
Top 3.2% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Czech Republic)
#1 in CZ
#1 of 12 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+21.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Václav Havel Airport Prague's longest active runway measures 12,189 ft (3,715 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #158. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #243 worldwide (Top 3.2%) and #1 nationally in Czech Republic.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Václav Havel Airport Prague is the historic aviation gateway to Bohemia. Its primary runway 06/24 extends 12,188 ft, equipped with high-intensity Category IIIb landing aids that handle winter European fog with ease. Backed by secondary runway 12/30 for crosswind conditions, PRG comfortably accommodates long-haul flights from North America and Asia alongside extensive intra-European tourist and business traffic.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Dual runway system with active primary Runway 06/24 (12,188 ft / 3,715 m) and crosswind Runway 12/30 (10,663 ft / 3,250 m); former 04/22 closed and used as a taxiway.
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Inaugurated in 1937 in Ruzyně, winning architectural awards for its modernist pre-war design. Renamed after President Václav Havel in 2012; planning a future parallel runway to replace 12/30.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Primary commercial gateway to the Czech Republic, located 65 NM northwest of Pardubice (PED) and 147 NM northwest of Vienna (VIE).
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Prevailing westerly winds dictate heavy use of Runway 24, directing departures over open rural Bohemian countryside to minimize urban noise over Prague.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Czech Republic National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards
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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Václav Havel Airport Prague operates at a surveyed field elevation of 1,247 ft (380 m MSL) in Prague. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Primary commercial gateway to the Czech Republic, located 65 NM northwest of Pardubice (PED) and 147 NM northwest of Vienna (VIE). The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,189 ft (3,715 m)

Václav Havel Airport Prague's active flight strips comprise 06/24 (12,189 ft), 12/30 (10,663 ft), 04/22 (6,955 ft). With a longest active threshold of 12,189 ft (3,715 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
06/24 12,189 ft (3715m) 148 ft (45m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
12/30 10,663 ft (3250m) 148 ft (45m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
04/22 6,955 ft (2120m) 197 ft (60m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ⛔ Closed

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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