Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR / LKMT) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Mošnov, Czechia
Leoš Janáček Ostrava
OSR/LKMT
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 01:17 local
- Active runway
- 04
- METAR wind
- VRB @ 2 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 04 - sunny side
- Sun
- 40° / -47°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
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Best Leoš Janáček Ostrava (OSR) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at OSR, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 04 - sunny side Runway 04 | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-17:00 local. Avoid 07:00-08:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 04 · Dep 04
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 46° | 11,484 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 22 | 226° | 11,484 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Leoš Janáček Ostrava (LKMT)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 120.805 | Published |
| Approach | 118.375 | Published |
| Approach | 119.375 | Published |
| Departure | 126.450 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.850 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 128.550 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 118.055 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Leoš Janáček Ostrava (OSR/LKMT)
Which runway is active at Leoš Janáček Ostrava (OSR/LKMT) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 01:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 04. The METAR wind is variable at 2 kt. 04 is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Leoš Janáček Ostrava (OSR) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 127° azimuth and 12° elevation. Short final 04 - sunny side scores 83/100, 1234 m from runway 04, view bearing 16.8°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 244° and 4°. Short final 04 - sunny side scores 94/100 on a 75.3° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava?
The best time to plane spot at Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR/LKMT) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: Short final 04 - sunny side. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at LKMT spotting locations?
LKMT spotting locations sun direction: Short final 04 - sunny side (runway 04) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-17:00 local. Avoid 07:00-08:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Leoš Janáček Ostrava (OSR)?
Short final 04 - sunny side is 1233 m from the 04 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Leoš Janáček Ostrava (LKMT)?
Monitor Tower 120.805 MHz, Approach 118.375 MHz, ATIS 118.055 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 120.805 MHz.
How do I know when Leoš Janáček Ostrava (OSR) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near variable at 2 kt, so 04 remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/LKMT#runway-alerts