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České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL)
České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport is an international airport serving České Budějovice (South Bohemian Region), Czechia. Its IATA code is JCL and its ICAO code is LKCS. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
- IATAJCL
- ICAOLKCS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JCL
- ICAO code
- LKCS
- City
- České Budějovice
- Region / province
- South Bohemian Region
- Country / territory
- Czechia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 48.9482° N, 14.4283° E
- Elevation
- 432 m (1,417 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Prague (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,939 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,343 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,264 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 129.250 MHz |
| RADIO | 135.930 MHz |
Air freight to and from České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and České Budějovice through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Czechia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | PRG | 129 km |
| Pardubice Airport | PED | 152 km |
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | 177 km |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | 280 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport?
The IATA code of České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport is JCL and its ICAO code is LKCS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport located?
České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport is in České Budějovice, South Bohemian Region, Czechia, at coordinates 48.9482° N, 14.4283° E and an elevation of 432 m (1,417 ft).
How far is České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,264 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,343 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,939 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport?
The longest runway at České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.