Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport (EPBY)
Medium airport · Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPBY |
| IATA | BZG |
| Elevation | 235 ft (72 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°5'48" E 17°58'40" 53.09680, 17.97770 |
| Location | Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 196 ft | CON | Yes |
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport at a glance
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport is a medium airport in Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, known to airline systems as BZG. The field elevation of 235 ft (72 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPBY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPBY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inowroclaw Military Air Base | EPIR | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Powidz Military Air Base | EPPW | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Poznań-Ławica Airport | EPPO | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Krzesiny Military Air Base | EPKS | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Malbork Królewo Air Base | EPMB | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 235 ft field elevation of Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 27 airports and airfields we list for Poland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport is EPBY, and its IATA code is BZG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport above sea level?
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport sits at an elevation of 235 feet (72 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.0968, 17.9777 — in Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Inowroclaw Military Air Base, about 38 km away.
Does EPBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPBY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport?
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.