Letkov – Village Square, Monuments and Airfield

When planning a stay in Letkov, you can focus on two local highlights: the village centre with its memorials and the connection to aviation. The village square is home to the Chapel of St. Gothard with its bell tower and a war memorial; another monument stands next to the airport building. The training opportunities offered by Aeroklub Plzeň-Letkov add to the aviation theme. These specific places and activities can help you get your bearings in Letkov.

Village Centre and Memorials

The Chapel of St. Gothard is in the centre of Letkov, on the village square, and has a bell tower. On the same square stands a war memorial to local victims of the First and Second World Wars. The village square thus brings together two distinct points of interest: a religious building and a memorial to the victims of both world wars. For travellers looking to get a sense of Letkov’s centre, sacred architecture and local remembrance stand side by side in the same place.

Aviation and the Airfield

Another monument stands next to the airport building and commemorates aviators who served in wartime. Its dedication differs from that of the war memorial: the village square memorial focuses on local victims of the First and Second World Wars, while the airport monument commemorates aviators who served in wartime. This makes it possible to distinguish between two different forms of remembrance in Letkov.

Aeroklub Plzeň-Letkov offers training to become a pilot of ultralight aircraft; practical training takes place in a two-seat WT-9 Dynamic. The aeroclub also offers the opportunity to obtain a glider pilot licence from the age of 15. These offerings should be considered separately: the WT-9 Dynamic is used for practical ultralight aircraft training, while the minimum age of 15 applies to the glider pilot licence. Interested visitors can tour the aeroclub and try flying one of the aircraft with an experienced flight instructor accompanying them.

Getting Around and Finding Your Way

Letkov Airport can be reached on foot from the Letkov bus stop in about ten minutes. The English-language RADIO service has its own time requirement: it can be requested 48 hours in advance and only during the RADIO station’s operating hours. The walk and the radio service relate to different planning situations: the walking time is based on the bus stop, while using the RADIO service requires taking the station’s lead time and operating hours into account.

There are two route options for cycling to Letkov: one is 6.2 km and the other 5.2 km. The shorter option is exactly one kilometre shorter. If you want to factor route length into your plans, you can choose between these two specific distances.

Letkov as a Destination for Your Hotel Search

If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Letkov, start by getting a sense of the destination: the village square is home to a chapel and a war memorial, while the aviation theme includes training opportunities and the option of visiting the aeroclub.

Discover more destinations: Štěnovický Borek, Chválenice, Mokrouše, Starý Plzenec, Nezbavětice, Dýšina, Lhůta, Pilsen.

For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-Město District.