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Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport

IATA KTWICAO EPKT🇵🇱 Katowice
Coordinates
50.4760°N, 19.0807°E
Elevation
995 ft (303 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PL-SL
Time zone
Warsaw(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:38
Civil dusk
20:12

About 13h 44m 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 Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport is an international airport, located in Pyrzowice, 30 km (19 mi) north of Katowice, Poland. The airport is named after Wojciech Korfanty, a politician of the early years of Polish independence. It is the fourth-busiest airport in Poland by passenger volumes, with just shy of 7.3 million passengers in 2025. It is also the second-busiest airport in the country by cargo volume and the largest origin of charter flights in Poland.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced10,499 ft / 3,200 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP121.075 MHz
GCCDHANDLING131.450 MHz
TWRTWR129.250 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (26)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA EPKTClass CTMA2300 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
TMA EPKK BClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL095
TMA EPKK CClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL095
TMA EPKK DClass CTMA6500 ft MSLFL095
CTR EPKTClass DCTRGND2300 ft MSL
RMZ EPKK DClass GRMZ6500 ft MSLFL095
RMZ EPKTClass GRMZGND2300 ft MSL
RMZ EPKTClass GRMZ2300 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
RMZ EPKK BClass GRMZ3500 ft MSLFL095
RMZ EPKK CClass GRMZ5500 ft MSLFL095
FIS KRAKÓW-ZACHODSpecial useType 33GNDFL095
FIS POZNAŃ-POLUDNIESpecial useType 33GNDFL095
FIR EPWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL460

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 12% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan33%-605 ft
Feb43%-555 ft
Mar65%-110 ft
Apr78%365 ft
May80%893 ft
Jun83%1,524 ft
Jul86%1,621 ft
Aug83%1,605 ft
Sep73%1,027 ft
Oct61%477 ft
Nov37%-138 ft
Dec30%-533 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-6051,621 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NOVEMBER1.3 nm357°Compulsory
X-RAY1.3 nm179°Compulsory
GOLF4.5 nm193°Compulsory
WHISKEY6.5 nm352°Compulsory
TANGO11 nm228°Compulsory
HOTEL11.2 nm148°Compulsory
JULIETT12.7 nm022°Compulsory
CHARLIE12.9 nm314°Compulsory
PAPA17.9 nm254°Compulsory
BRAVO18.6 nm133°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Komin820 ft991 ft
Obstacle722 ft856 ft
Obstacle492 ft945 ft
Obstacle492 ft915 ft
Obstacle492 ft984 ft
Obstacle436 ft886 ft
Obstacle328 ft938 ft
Obstacle328 ft942 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport.

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🇵🇱 More airports in Poland📘 Flying in Poland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport?

The ICAO code for Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport is EPKT, and its IATA code is KTW.

Where is Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport located?

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport is large airport located in Katowice, Poland, at an elevation of 995 ft (303 m).

How many runways does Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport have?

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,499 ft / 3,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport include Germanwings, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Ukraine (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport?

Historical data lists 26 nonstop destinations from Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport in?

Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport is in the Europe/Warsaw time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport is approximately 6.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport?

The nearest airport to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport is Poręba Airfield (PL-0239), about 11.3 nm to the e, followed by Boronów and Katowice-Muchowiec Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.