Kraljevo - Ladjevci (Obrva)

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ICAO Code LYKV/KVO
Last Validated
City Kraljevo
Position 43°49'04"N 020°35'09"E
Runway(s) 14/32
Elevation 686 ft

General

In the heart of Serbia, the industrial city of Kraljevo can be found. Its airport was constructed as a reserve air base for the former Yugoslav air force, but after the break-up it was taken into active service by Serbia. More recently, construction work has started to make Ladjevci a civil airport as well, mainly intended for cargo use. This work may affect the situation as described in this airfield guide. Beware, plane spotting and photography are not generally understood as a hobby in Serbia.

Layout

Ladjevci's single runway lies northwest-southeast. Dispersal areas can be found on both sides of both thresholds. The main apron is located on the south east side, as is the main gate of the airfield.

Getting There

The airfield is located between the main road from Kraljevo to Cacak and the Zapadna Morava river, about half way between the two cities. From Kraljevo centre, head north to Cacak, the airfield can be found after about 15kms on your left.

Around the Airport

1Approach 14

The best spot to view aircraft on approach is near the 14 threshold, although woods prevent unobstructed views. To get there take the road past the Travnik exit on your left, which passes the threshold. Position yourself along this road, depending on the time of the day. Woods may prevent taking decent pictures.

2Eastern dispersals

About half way down the runway, a small farm road leads towards the airfield from the main road. Drive all the way to the airfield as far as you can. Before reaching the last group of houses, views of the dispersal area can be had through the woods on your left.

3Approach 32 south side

There's no road passing the 32 threshold at a reasonable distance, instead, after coming from spot 2 and passing the main gate, take a right as depicted on the map. Turn right again at the T-junction and right again on the small farmroad. Right after the build-up area, views can be head of the 32 approach. Views are distant though and hindered by omnipresent woods.

4Runway view west side

To reach this spot, continue from spot 3 and get as close to the runway as you dare. From here, if flying activity exists, you will be able to see aircraft above the treetops, since you are halfway down the runway. In theory, photography must be possible from here.

Based Operators

98 Air Base
119 eskMi-8
SA341/342
241 eskJ-2 Orao
714 eskSA341/342

Preserved

25168RJ-2 (IJ-22), gateguard on pole

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Niš - Konstantin Veliki

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