DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL REGIONAL AIRPORTS

Abstract

This thesis describes aviation of Slovak Republic, and in particular the possibility of the development of small regional airports. In global terms, as well as international airports of Slovak Republic are characterized as small airports, but we consider them quite large airports on the situation of our country. In the next part, there are information about the current status of the international airport, the operational capacity and fundamental indicators, as well as the possibilities and plans for their future development. It also points to the current traffic situation and the possibility of a demand for air transport in the southern part of Slovakia, in particular at the airport Lučenec- Boľkovce. In conclusion, the analysis presented specific opportunities to expand the airport’s runways and terminal building, which would result in increase in the number of jobs in this area.