Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (EPGD)
Large airport · Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPGD |
| IATA | GDN |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°22'39" E 18°27'58" 54.37760, 18.46620 |
| Location | Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport at a glance
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is a large airport in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, known to airline systems as GDN. The field elevation of 489 ft (149 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPGD 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, 11/29, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPGD 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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cewice Naval Air Base | EPCE | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Malbork Królewo Air Base | EPMB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base | RU-0028 | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport | EPBY | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Khrabrovo Airport | UMKK | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 489 ft field elevation of Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa 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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is EPGD, and its IATA code is GDN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport above sea level?
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.3776, 18.4662 — in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cewice Naval Air Base, about 46 km away.
Does EPGD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPGD 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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport?
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.