Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA)
Large airport · Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Airport data
| Name | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EPWA |
| IATA | WAW |
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°9'57" E 20°58'2" 52.16570, 20.96710 |
| Location | Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 164 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 15/33 | 12,106 ft (3690 m) | 196 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Warsaw Chopin Airport at a glance
Warsaw Chopin Airport is a large airport in Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, known to airline systems as WAW. The field elevation of 362 ft (110 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EPWA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 12,106 ft (3690 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EPWA 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 Warsaw Chopin 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 | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Minsk Mazowiecki Military Air Base | EPMM | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Tomaszów Mazowiecki Military Air Base | EPTM | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Warsaw Radom Airport | EPRA | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Deblin Military Air Base | EPDE | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warsaw Chopin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 362 ft field elevation of Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Warsaw Chopin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Warsaw Chopin Airport is EPWA, and its IATA code is WAW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warsaw Chopin Airport above sea level?
Warsaw Chopin Airport sits at an elevation of 362 feet (110 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warsaw Chopin Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1657, 20.9671 — in Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Warsaw Modlin Airport, about 38 km away.
Does EPWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EPWA 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport?
Warsaw Chopin Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 12,106 ft (3690 m) with a ASPH surface.