Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK): Codes, Runways & Location
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (IATA: KRK · ICAO: EPKK) is a large airport serving Balice, Poland. It lies at 50.0777° N, 19.7848° E, 791 ft (241 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kraków John Paul II International Airport
Kraków John Paul II International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Balice in Poland. It is identified by the IATA code KRK and the ICAO code EPKK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kraków John Paul II International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2550 m (8366 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 791 ft (241 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW) about 67 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,550 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kraków John Paul II International Airport
Where is Kraków John Paul II International Airport located?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport is located in Balice, Poland. Its coordinates are 50.0777° N, 19.7848° E.
What is the airport code for Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport has an IATA code of KRK and an ICAO code of EPKK.
How long is the runway at Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport's longest runway is about 2550 m (8366 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kraków John Paul II International Airport have?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kraków John Paul II International Airport a major airport?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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