Krzesiny Military Air Base (EPKS)
Medium airport · Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Krzesiny Military Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPKS |
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°19'54" E 16°57'59" 52.33170, 16.96640 |
| Location | Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 196 ft | CON | Yes |
Krzesiny Military Air Base at a glance
Krzesiny Military Air Base is a medium airport in Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland. The field elevation of 265 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPKS 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, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPKS 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 Krzesiny 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poznań-Ławica Airport | EPPO | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Powidz Military Air Base | EPPW | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport | EPZG | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Inowroclaw Military Air Base | EPIR | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport | EPBY | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Krzesiny Military Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 265 ft field elevation of Krzesiny 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 Krzesiny Military Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Krzesiny Military Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Krzesiny Military Air Base is EPKS, 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 Krzesiny Military Air Base above sea level?
Krzesiny Military Air Base sits at an elevation of 265 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Krzesiny Military Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.3317, 16.9664 — in Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Poznań-Ławica Airport, about 14 km away.
Does EPKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPKS 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 Krzesiny Military Air Base?
Krzesiny Military Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.