Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW): Codes, Runways & Location
Warsaw Chopin Airport (IATA: WAW · ICAO: EPWA) is a large airport serving Warsaw, Poland. It lies at 52.1657° N, 20.9671° E, 362 ft (110 m) above sea level.
Overview of Warsaw Chopin Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Warsaw in Poland. It is identified by the IATA code WAW and the ICAO code EPWA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Warsaw Chopin Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3690 m (12106 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 362 ft (110 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) about 38 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 ≈ 3,690 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Warsaw Chopin Airport
Where is Warsaw Chopin Airport located?
Warsaw Chopin Airport is located in Warsaw, Poland. Its coordinates are 52.1657° N, 20.9671° E.
What is the airport code for Warsaw Chopin Airport?
Warsaw Chopin Airport has an IATA code of WAW and an ICAO code of EPWA.
How long is the runway at Warsaw Chopin Airport?
Warsaw Chopin Airport's longest runway is about 3690 m (12106 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Warsaw Chopin Airport have?
Warsaw Chopin Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Warsaw Chopin Airport a major airport?
Warsaw Chopin Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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