Ostrava is the industrial heart of the Moravian-Silesian Region, and Leoš Janáček Airport at Mošnov is about 20 km south-west of the city. For private jet charter at Ostrava, the 3,511 metre runway suits every business jet, and the airport is open around the clock.
Customs and handling are available at all hours. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, coordinates with the airport's handling team and confirms the details for your date at booking, subject to availability. The airport is a good fit for arrivals at any hour, which suits early starts and late returns. Charter-A will confirm the detail for your flight when we quote, so that there are no surprises on the day of travel.
Flying privately to Ostrava
The published airport data lists the aerodrome, customs and immigration, handling, air traffic services and security as open 24 hours. Runway 04/22 is 3,511 metres by 63 metres of concrete, so runway length will not limit aircraft choice.
Jet A-1 is supplied by BGS CZ, and fuel orders over 20 tonnes need 48 hours' notice. Older, noisier aircraft that do not meet modern noise standards may not be allowed to land or take off. Charter-A checks your aircraft type and fuel needs at the quote stage.
Ostrava Leoš Janáček airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport at a glance
| Location | Letiště Ostrava, Mošnov 401, 74251 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LKMT · IATA OSR |
| Region | Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic |
| Nearest city | Ostrava — Distance: about 20 km south-west of Ostrava main railway station |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 04/22 – 3,511 m × 63 m concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,511 m paved runway |
| Handling / FBO | Ostrava Airport handling (handling@airport-ostrava.cz) |
| Airport website | airport-ostrava.cz |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim.rlp.cz, airport-ostrava.cz). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Ostrava
Ostrava is a former coal and steel city that has reshaped itself around culture, music and technology, with the converted Lower Vítkovice industrial site as a landmark. The airport is about 20 km south-west of Ostrava main railway station. Business visitors, event guests and people heading to the Beskydy mountains nearby use it.
Private jet flight times to Ostrava
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 700 nm · 1,300 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Manchester | 790 nm · 1,460 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 860 nm · 1,590 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 615 nm · 1,140 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
| Geneva | 525 nm · 970 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Nice | 575 nm · 1,070 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Ostrava is a sector of about 700 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Ostrava: your questions answered
Is Ostrava Airport open 24 hours?
Yes, the published data lists the airport, customs and handling as open around the clock. Charter-A confirms timings for your flight at the quote stage.
Does Ostrava Airport have customs?
Yes, on site, 24 hours. Charter-A confirms the clearance details for your flight. Customs, handling, security and de-icing are all listed as available around the clock, and Charter-A confirms them for your flight.
How far is Ostrava Airport from Ostrava?
About 20 km south-west of Ostrava main railway station. Charter-A can arrange a car transfer on request. The distance is measured from Ostrava main railway station, and a chauffeur from Charter-A can meet your party.
Are there noise restrictions at Ostrava Airport?
Older, noisier aircraft that do not meet modern noise standards may not land or take off. Charter-A checks the aircraft type before quoting. Charter-A will pass it on.
How long is the flight from London to Ostrava by private jet?
About 2 hr 15 min in a light jet and 1 hr 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 700 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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