Inowroclaw Military Air Base (EPIR)
Medium airport · Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Inowroclaw Military Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPIR |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°49'46" E 18°19'50" 52.82940, 18.33060 |
| Location | Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,312 ft (400 m) | 98 ft | GRE | Yes |
Inowroclaw Military Air Base at a glance
Inowroclaw Military Air Base is a medium airport in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. The field elevation of 259 ft (79 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPIR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 1,312 ft (400 m) of gre surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPIR 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 Inowroclaw Military Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport | EPBY | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Powidz Military Air Base | EPPW | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Leźnica Wielka Air Base | EPLY | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Krzesiny Military Air Base | EPKS | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Poznań-Ławica Airport | EPPO | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Inowroclaw Military Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 259 ft field elevation of Inowroclaw Military Air Base 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 Inowroclaw Military Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Inowroclaw Military Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Inowroclaw Military Air Base is EPIR, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Inowroclaw Military Air Base above sea level?
Inowroclaw Military Air Base sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Inowroclaw Military Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.8294, 18.3306 — in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport, about 38 km away.
Does EPIR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPIR 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 Inowroclaw Military Air Base?
Inowroclaw Military Air Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 1,312 ft (400 m) with a GRE surface.