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Náměšť Air Base

Sedlec, Czech Republic
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Czech Air Force tactical base in South Moravian Region.

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Náměšť nad Oslavou, Czech Republic
Náměšť Air Base (ICAO: LKNA) is a military airfield operated by the Czech Air Force, located near the town of Náměšť nad Oslavou in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. The base serves as a primary hub for Czech Air Force helicopter operations and tactical aviation training. The base is home to the 22nd Helicopter Air Base, which operates transport and utility helicopters in support of Czech Armed Forces missions, including NATO commitments. It is not open to civilian commercial traffic and has no passenger terminal facilities. Náměšť Air Base has hosted international military exercises and has received allied aircraft as part of NATO cooperative training programs, underlining its strategic role within the Czech Republic's defense posture.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the 22nd Helicopter Air Base of the Czech Air Force.
  • ›Primarily operates transport and utility helicopters, including Mi-17 and W-3 Sokol types.
  • ›The base is not open to civilian or commercial aviation.
  • ›Has participated in NATO joint military exercises.
  • ›Located near Náměšť nad Oslavou in the South Moravian Region.
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City & Place Guide

Bones, baroque, and quiet charm near Kutná Hora.

Sedlec is a small suburb on the northeastern edge of Kutná Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Its fame rests almost entirely on its extraordinary ossuary and medieval cathedral, drawing visitors from across Europe despite the village's modest size.

Beyond its macabre main attraction, Sedlec rewards curious travelers with peaceful streets, a working tobacco factory, and easy access to the broader Kutná Hora heritage sites. The atmosphere is far quieter than nearby Prague, offering a more reflective, unhurried experience.

  • •Sedlec Ossuary (Kostnice) — famous chapel decorated with the bones of up to 70,000 people.
  • •Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady — Gothic-Baroque UNESCO-listed church with striking twin spires.
  • •Kutná Hora Old Town — a short walk or bus ride away with Gothic architecture and silver-mining history.
  • •St. Barbara's Cathedral, Kutná Hora — magnificent late-Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO highlight.
  • •Italian Court, Kutná Hora — medieval royal mint and palace with fascinating numismatic exhibits.
  • •Czech Tobacco Museum, Kutná Hora — quirky niche museum in the tobacco factory complex.

Getting around: Sedlec is best reached by train from Prague's Hlavní nádraží in about 55–70 minutes, with the Sedlec station a short walk from the ossuary. Local buses connect Sedlec to Kutná Hora's center frequently. Taxis and rideshares are available but limited; walking between Sedlec and central Kutná Hora takes roughly 20–25 minutes and is entirely feasible on flat roads.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) offer mild weather, fewer crowds, and pleasant conditions for exploring outdoor areas.

Local food: Try svíčková na smetaně (beef sirloin in cream sauce) and trdelník pastry at traditional restaurants and bakeries in nearby Kutná Hora.

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