KSCLZKZMedium Airport

Košice International Airport

Košice, Slovakia755 ft elevation

Plan transport

IATA

KSC

Three-letter passenger code.

ICAO

LZKZ

Operational aviation identifier.

Elevation

755 ft

The elevation is typical for the region.

Coordinates

48.66, 21.24

Košice map position.

Airport scale

Regional Airport

The airport is easier to read than the largest hubs, but schedules can cluster around regional arrival and departure waves.

Košice Airport overview

Košice International Airport (KSC) serves Košice, Slovakia. It is listed as a regional airport, so this guide focuses on practical location context, airport identifiers, nearby alternates, and the details travelers can verify before planning a route through KSC.

The airport sits at 755 feet above sea level. Its coordinates are 48.6631, 21.2411, which helps travelers compare the airport with city access points and other airports in Slovakia.

Nearby alternatives include Prešov Air Base (POV) and Uzhhorod International Airport (UDJ). Compare those pages when checking backup airports, local access, or regional routing across Europe.

KSC planning callout

Check rail and regional train links before booking a car, because many European gateways are tightly connected to city centers. For this page, compare KSC with nearby airport links and the Slovakia country guide before finalizing route choices.

Košice Airport unique facts

KSC fact 1

Košice International Airport uses IATA code KSC and ICAO code LZKZ.

KSC fact 2

KSC serves Košice in Slovakia.

KSC fact 3

In this directory, it ranks #3 by estimated passenger scale among listed Slovakia airports.

KSC fact 4

Across Europe, this airport ranks #426 in the current featured airport set.

KSC fact 5

Košice International Airport is classified as a regional airport, based on airport type and available passenger estimates.

KSC fact 6

KSC sits 755 feet above sea level.

Košice Airport facilities

Košice Airport restaurants

At KSC, check whether dining is concentrated landside or airside before settling near the gate.

KSC lounges

For Košice International Airport, lounge access usually depends on airline, alliance status, cabin, or paid-entry rules.

KSC WiFi

Use airport WiFi for maps, airline alerts, and transport bookings before leaving Košice Airport.

Košice airport parking

For departures from Košice, compare terminal-adjacent parking with long-stay lots and shuttle timing.

KSC accessibility

Request mobility assistance with your airline before traveling through Košice International Airport; same-day help can be slower at peak times.

KSC ATMs

ATMs are most useful for small arrival cash needs in Slovakia; compare fees before withdrawing large amounts.

KSC currency exchange

Currency desks at Košice Airport are convenient after arrival, but city rates may be better for larger exchanges.

KSC car rental

Save KSC as your return point and follow airport rental-car signs rather than only city directions.

Košice Airport airport hotels

Airport hotels near Košice International Airport are useful for early departures, long layovers, and weather-sensitive connections.

KSC medical help

For urgent health needs at KSC, ask airport staff for first aid or the nearest medical room.

KSC charging

At Košice Airport, charge devices before boarding if you rely on mobile boarding passes, maps, or rideshare pickup.

KSC business travel

Košice International Airport business travelers should verify lounge, workspace, and fast-track options before peak departure waves.

KSC family travel

Families using KSC should confirm stroller rules, family rooms, and walking distances before security.

Košice Airport transportation

KSC taxi and rideshare

Taxi or rideshare is the simplest choice at KSC when arriving late or carrying luggage into Košice.

KSC train or metro

Košice International Airport travelers should check rail or metro options first, because large Europe gateways often have strong fixed-link access.

KSC bus and coaches

Bus service is usually the best-value option for Košice, but confirm stop location and operating hours for early departures from KSC.

KSC driving and car rental

For rental cars, save the airport code KSC in navigation and follow terminal-specific return signs rather than only city-center directions.

Košice Airport location

KSC

Košice International Airport

48.6631, 21.2411

Prešov Air Base

41 km from KSC

Uzhhorod International Airport

75 km from KSC

Poprad-Tatry Airport

86 km from KSC

Lučenec Airfield

117 km from KSC

Košice Airport traveler tips

KSC tip 1

Check the departure board before settling in; smaller schedules can cluster around a few busy waves.

KSC tip 2

Weather delays are usually more tied to regional systems than airport elevation.

KSC tip 3

Confirm ground transport availability for late arrivals, especially outside the main city center.

KSC tip 4

For photos and window views, note the field orientation around 48.66 latitude and 21.24 longitude.

KSC tip 5

Morning departures are often smoother when you pre-book parking, rideshare, or rail tickets.

KSC tip 6

Check rail and regional train links before booking a car, because many European gateways are tightly connected to city centers.

Košice Airport FAQ

Where is Košice International Airport located?

Košice International Airport (KSC) is located in Košice, Slovakia, at coordinates 48.6631, 21.2411.

What is the IATA code for Košice International Airport?

The IATA code for Košice International Airport is KSC. Its ICAO code is LZKZ.

Is Košice International Airport a large airport?

Košice International Airport is classified as a medium airport in the OurAirports dataset and reads as a regional airport in this guide. The airport is easier to read than the largest hubs, but schedules can cluster around regional arrival and departure waves.

How early should I arrive at KSC?

For Košice International Airport, arrive earlier during morning and evening departure banks. International travelers should generally plan more buffer than domestic travelers, especially if bags or document checks are involved.

What elevation is Košice International Airport?

Košice International Airport is 755 feet above sea level; The elevation is typical for the region..

Does Košice International Airport have scheduled airline service?

Košice International Airport is marked as having scheduled service in the current airport dataset.

What city does KSC serve?

KSC primarily serves Košice and the surrounding region.

Are there nearby airports to KSC?

Nearby comparison airports include Prešov Air Base (POV) and Uzhhorod International Airport (UDJ).

What transport should I check first at KSC?

Check rail and regional train links before booking a car, because many European gateways are tightly connected to city centers. For Košice International Airport, compare fixed-link transit, official taxis, rideshare pickup, and hotel transfer options before arrival.

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