It is situated approximately 1.8 kilometres (1 mi) southwest of Jičín, a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic, at the border of Bohemian Paradise.

The airfield is plentifully used for sports flying and sightseeing flights above Prachov Rocks eventually the Giant Mountains.

The airfield is designed for use by VFR flights in the day time and parachute jumping operation.

Operational hours are 8:00-15:00 UTC in SAT, SUN, HOL from 15 April to 15 October.

Arrivals of aircraft without two-way radio communication are possible only by previous agreement with the airfield operator.