Leźnica Wielka Air Base (EPLY)
Medium airport · Leźnica Wielka, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Leźnica Wielka Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPLY |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°0'18" E 19°8'38" 52.00494, 19.14379 |
| Location | Leźnica Wielka, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leźnica Wielka Air Base at a glance
Leźnica Wielka Air Base is a medium airport in Leźnica Wielka, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland. The field elevation of 404 ft (123 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPLY 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp 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 EPLY 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 Leźnica Wielka 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 | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Łask Air Base | EPLK | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Tomaszów Mazowiecki Military Air Base | EPTM | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Powidz Military Air Base | EPPW | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Inowroclaw Military Air Base | EPIR | 107 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leźnica Wielka Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 404 ft field elevation of Leźnica Wielka 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 Leźnica Wielka Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Leźnica Wielka Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Leźnica Wielka Air Base is EPLY, 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 Leźnica Wielka Air Base above sea level?
Leźnica Wielka Air Base sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leźnica Wielka Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.0049, 19.1438 — in Leźnica Wielka, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport, about 36 km away.
Does EPLY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPLY 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 Leźnica Wielka Air Base?
Leźnica Wielka Air Base has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.