Brno-Medlánky

Medlánky is a quiet district in the northern part of Brno, officially known as Brno-Medlánky since 24 November 1990. Before that date it existed as an independent municipality and cadastral district in its own right, before being formally incorporated into Brno's administrative structure. The district covers an area of 351.38 hectares, making it a moderately sized part of the city that still retains a distinct local identity despite its formal status as a city district.

Where is Medlánky located?

Medlánky sits in northern Brno, bordered by several other city districts, including neighboring Komín. This proximity to Komín is directly tied to one of the more interesting facts about the area: a small recreational airfield carries the Medlánky name, even though its actual runway and operational area lie within the boundaries of Komín rather than Medlánky itself.

What is Medlánky Airfield?

Medlánky Airfield is a public aerodrome used mainly for recreational flying and ultralight general aviation. It takes its name from the Brno city district of Medlánky because the airfield's administrative offices and maintenance facilities — hangars, support buildings, and ground infrastructure — are based there. The actual manoeuvring area, meaning the runway and the operational flying zone, is located in the neighboring district of Komín. This split between the name-giving district and the physical location of the runway is a common arrangement in cities where aviation infrastructure spans the boundary between two administrative areas.

The airfield serves a primarily recreational and sporting function, catering to general aviation pilots and ultralight aircraft enthusiasts. This sets it clearly apart from the much larger Brno-Tuřany International Airport, located south of the city, which handles scheduled passenger traffic. Medlánky Airfield therefore remains a local hub for recreational aviation rather than a transit point for travelers.

What kind of place is this part of Brno?

Medlánky is above all a residential district whose history goes back to its time as an independent municipality. Its change of status to a city district in 1990 was part of a broader administrative reorganization of Brno that took place following the political transformation in Czechoslovakia. With an area of 351.38 hectares, Medlánky ranks among Brno's moderately sized districts — large enough to sustain its own local infrastructure, yet compact enough to retain the feel of a distinct community.

Frequently asked questions

Is Medlánky a separate town? No. Since 1990, Medlánky has been part of Brno, officially designated Brno-Medlánky. Before that, it existed as a separate municipality.

Can you fly a plane in Medlánky? Yes — a public airfield named after the district serves recreational and ultralight aviation, although its runway technically lies within the neighboring district of Komín.

Can you catch a scheduled flight from Medlánky? No. Scheduled passenger flights operate from Brno-Tuřany International Airport, south of the city center. Medlánky Airfield is used exclusively for recreational aviation.

How large is the district? Medlánky covers an area of 351.38 hectares in the northern part of Brno.