Prešov Air Base (Letecká základňa Prešov)
Prešov Air Base (also Letecká základňa Prešov; ICAO LZPW) is an active military air base in Slovakia, operated by the Slovak Air Force. It has 1 runway (850 m).
Facility Details
Map
49.0297°N, 21.3156°E · 321 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇸🇰 Slovakia |
| Location | 🇸🇰 Slovakia |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Slovak Air Force |
Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| IATA code | POV |
| ICAO code | LZPW |
| Runways |
05/23 · 850 m (2,789 ft) · Grass
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Description
Prešov Air Base, also designated Letecká základňa Prešov, is a military installation located in Prešov, within the Prešov Region of Slovakia. The facility is owned by the Slovak Armed Forces and is operated by the Slovak Air Force. It functions as a military airport (IATA: POV, ICAO: LZPW) for the state's aerial operations.
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Last updated on 13 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 102026 Created Page created: Prešov Air Base