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Medium airport

Krzesiny Military Air Base

ICAO EPKS🇵🇱 Poznań
Coordinates
52.3317°N, 16.9664°E
Elevation
265 ft (81 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PL-WP
Time zone
Warsaw(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:04
Sunrise
04:50
Sunset
21:08
Civil dusk
21:54

About 16h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Krzesiny Military Air Base

Krzesiny Military Air Base

The 31st Tactical Air Base is the biggest military unit of the Polish Air Force. The unit was created in 2008 as a result of fusion of three previous units: 31st Air Base, 3rd Tactical Squadron and 6th Tactical Squadron. The unit operates two squadrons of F-16 C/D fighters. The associated base, Krzesiny air base outside of Poznan, currently operates F-16 fighters only.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EPKS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 308,202 ft / 2,500 m196 ftConLightedOpen
07 / 255,850 ft / 1,783 m185 ftPemUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATIS128.725 MHz
TWRKrzesiny Tower121.025 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA EPPO-NORTH BClass CTMA3500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TMA EPPO-NORTH AClass CTMA1600 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TMA EPPO-NORTH CClass CTMA6500 ft MSLFL095
CTR EPKSClass DCTRGND2300 ft MSL
RMZ EPPO-NORTH CClass GRMZ6500 ft MSLFL095
RMZ EPPO-NORTH BClass GRMZ3500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
RMZ EPPO-NORTH AClass GRMZ700 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
FIS POZNAŃ-POLNOCSpecial useType 33GNDFL095
FIR EPWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL460

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Poland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle669 ft253 ft
Obstacle492 ft167 ft
Wieża RTV nr 2420 ft348 ft
Silver Tower381 ft253 ft
Obstacle262 ft207 ft
Wieża RTV nr 1249 ft338 ft
Obstacle249 ft
Obstacle240 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Krzesiny Military Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Krzesiny Military Air Base?

The ICAO code for Krzesiny Military Air Base is EPKS.

Where is Krzesiny Military Air Base located?

Krzesiny Military Air Base is medium airport located in Poznań, Poland, at an elevation of 265 ft (81 m).

How many runways does Krzesiny Military Air Base have?

Krzesiny Military Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Krzesiny Military Air Base in?

Krzesiny Military Air Base is in the Europe/Warsaw time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Krzesiny Military Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Krzesiny Military Air Base is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Krzesiny Military Air Base?

The nearest airport to Krzesiny Military Air Base is Żerniki Gądki Airfield (PL-0076), about 2.8 nm to the e, followed by Sowiniec and Poznań-Kobylnica Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Krzesiny Military Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.