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Kraków John Paul II International Airport

IATA KRKICAO EPKK🇵🇱 Balice
Coordinates
50.0777°N, 19.7848°E
Elevation
791 ft (241 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PL-MA
Time zone
Warsaw(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:05
Sunrise
04:47
Sunset
20:47
Civil dusk
21:30

About 16h 0m 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 Kraków John Paul II International Airport

Kraków John Paul II International Airport

John Paul II Kraków Balice International Airport ) is an international airport located near Kraków, in the village of Balice, 11 km (6.8 mi) west of the city centre, in southern Poland.

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

Live weather

EPKK

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced8,366 ft / 2,550 m196 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPKRAKOW APP121.075 MHz
ATISATIS126.125 MHz
DIRKRAKOW DIRECTOR123.800 MHz
TWRKRAKOW TWR123.250 MHz
TWRKRAKOW DELIVERY118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingVIP ServiceBusiness Lounge

Kraków Airport provides parking and VIP services.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (50)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA EPKKClass CTMA2300 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
TMA EPKK BClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL095
TMA EPKK CClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL095
TMA EPKK DClass CTMA6500 ft MSLFL095
CTR EPKKClass DCTRGND2300 ft MSL
RMZ EPKK DClass GRMZ6500 ft MSLFL095
RMZ EPKKClass GRMZGND2300 ft MSL
RMZ EPKKClass GRMZ2300 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
RMZ EPKK BClass GRMZ3500 ft MSLFL095
RMZ EPKK CClass GRMZ5500 ft MSLFL095
FIS KRAKÓW-ZACHODSpecial 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
Obstacle869 ft732 ft
Obstacle394 ft751 ft
Obstacle394 ft735 ft
Błękitek344 ft663 ft
Unity Tower338 ft705 ft
Obstacle328 ft728 ft
Obstacle328 ft738 ft
Obstacle253 ft741 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kraków John Paul II International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇵🇱 More airports in Poland📘 Flying in Poland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kraków John Paul II International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kraków John Paul II International Airport is EPKK, and its IATA code is KRK.

Where is Kraków John Paul II International Airport located?

Kraków John Paul II International Airport is large airport located in Balice, Poland, at an elevation of 791 ft (241 m).

How many runways does Kraków John Paul II International Airport have?

Kraków John Paul II International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,366 ft / 2,550 m.

Which airlines fly to Kraków John Paul II International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kraków John Paul II International Airport include Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, Eurolot, Finnair, Germanwings, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kraków John Paul II International Airport?

Historical data lists 50 nonstop destinations from Kraków John Paul II International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kraków John Paul II International Airport in?

Kraków John Paul II International Airport is in the Europe/Warsaw time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kraków John Paul II International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kraków John Paul II International Airport is approximately 6.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kraków John Paul II International Airport?

The nearest airport to Kraków John Paul II International Airport is Szczodrkowice Private Airstrip (PL-0234), about 7.8 nm to the nne, followed by Kraków Rakowice-Czyżyny Airport (Disused) and Osieczany Ultralight Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kraków John Paul II International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.