Olsztyn-Mazury Airport (EPSY)
Medium airport · Szymany, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Olsztyn-Mazury Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPSY |
| IATA | SZY |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°28'55" E 20°56'16" 53.48190, 20.93770 |
| Location | Szymany, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 147 ft | CON | Yes |
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport at a glance
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport is a medium airport in Szymany, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, known to airline systems as SZY. The field elevation of 463 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPSY 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, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPSY 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 Olsztyn-Mazury Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Modlin Airport | EPMO | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Malbork Królewo Air Base | EPMB | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Chernyakhovsk Naval Air Base | RU-0060 | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Warsaw Chopin Airport | EPWA | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base | RU-0028 | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Olsztyn-Mazury Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 463 ft field elevation of Olsztyn-Mazury 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 Olsztyn-Mazury Airport
What is the ICAO code of Olsztyn-Mazury Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Olsztyn-Mazury Airport is EPSY, and its IATA code is SZY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Olsztyn-Mazury Airport above sea level?
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Olsztyn-Mazury Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.4819, 20.9377 — in Szymany, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Warsaw Modlin Airport, about 116 km away.
Does EPSY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPSY 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 Olsztyn-Mazury Airport?
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.