Poznań-Ławica Airport (EPPO)
Large airport · Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Poznań-Ławica Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPPO |
| IATA | POZ |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°25'18" E 16°49'24" 52.42160, 16.82336 |
| Location | Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,215 ft (2504 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Poznań-Ławica Airport at a glance
Poznań-Ławica Airport is a large airport in Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, known to airline systems as POZ. The field elevation of 308 ft (94 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPPO 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, 10/28, offers 8,215 ft (2504 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 EPPO 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 Poznań-Ławica Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krzesiny Military Air Base | EPKS | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Powidz Military Air Base | EPPW | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport | EPZG | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Ignacy Jan Paderewski Bydgoszcz Airport | EPBY | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Inowroclaw Military Air Base | EPIR | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Poznań-Ławica Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 308 ft field elevation of Poznań-Ławica 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 Poznań-Ławica Airport
What is the ICAO code of Poznań-Ławica Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Poznań-Ławica Airport is EPPO, and its IATA code is POZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Poznań-Ławica Airport above sea level?
Poznań-Ławica Airport sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Poznań-Ławica Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.4216, 16.8234 — in Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krzesiny Military Air Base, about 14 km away.
Does EPPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPPO 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 Poznań-Ławica Airport?
Poznań-Ławica Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,215 ft (2504 m) with a ASP surface.