Lublin Airport (EPLB)
Large airport · Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Lublin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPLB |
| IATA | LUZ |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°14'25" E 22°42'48" 51.24016, 22.71346 |
| Location | Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,268 ft (2520 m) | 148 ft | ASPHALT | Yes |
Lublin Airport at a glance
Lublin Airport is a large airport in Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, known to airline systems as LUZ. The field elevation of 633 ft (193 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPLB 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, 07/25, offers 8,268 ft (2520 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPLB 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 Lublin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deblin Military Air Base | EPDE | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Warsaw Radom Airport | EPRA | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Brest International Airport | UMBB | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Minsk Mazowiecki Military Air Base | EPMM | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport | EPRZ | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lublin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 633 ft field elevation of Lublin 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 Lublin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lublin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lublin Airport is EPLB, and its IATA code is LUZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lublin Airport above sea level?
Lublin Airport sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lublin Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.2402, 22.7135 — in Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deblin Military Air Base, about 67 km away.
Does EPLB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPLB 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 Lublin Airport?
Lublin Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,268 ft (2520 m) with a ASPHALT surface.