Łask Air Base (EPLK)
Medium airport · Łask, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Łask Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPLK |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°33'6" E 19°10'45" 51.55170, 19.17910 |
| Location | Łask, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Łask Air Base at a glance
Łask Air Base is a medium airport in Łask, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland. The field elevation of 633 ft (193 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPLK 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, 10/28, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPLK 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 Łask Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport | EPLL | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Leźnica Wielka Air Base | EPLY | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Tomaszów Mazowiecki Military Air Base | EPTM | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | EPKT | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Powidz Military Air Base | EPPW | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Łask Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 633 ft field elevation of Łask 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 Łask Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Łask Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Łask Air Base is EPLK, 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 Łask Air Base above sea level?
Łask Air Base 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 Łask Air Base located?
The airport lies at 51.5517, 19.1791 — in Łask, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport, about 24 km away.
Does EPLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPLK 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 Łask Air Base?
Łask Air Base has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.