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Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is the largest airport in Poland. In 2006 the airport served over 8 million passengers and the forecast for the 2007 is close to 10 million. Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport has a capacity of 34 air operations per hour.
There are two crossing runways in use - 11/29 and 15/33 (arrivals on runways 11 and 33, and departures from runways 15 and 29 - other configuration only possible with strong crosswind or runway maintenance).


==Official Spotting Locations==
Runway details:


===Observation Deck===
*15/33 - 3690 x 60 m / 12106 x 197 ft, concrete, ILS for RWY 33 (WA 329 110.30)
Open 06.30 to 20.30 admission 4 Zloty (about 1 EUR).
*11/29 - 2800 x 50 m / 9186 x 164 ft, concrete, ILS for RWY 11 (WAS 112 109.90)


Entry is via a security check at ground level outside the terminal building adjacent to the domestic check in area. The viewing deck occupies the roof of the terminal building and faces south west and is therefore best for photography in the mornings.
==Official Spotting Locations==
 
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However due to the opening hours night photography with a tripod is possible during the darker months of the year.
===Observation Terrace===
 
The airport offers an observation terrace with cafe, gift shop, and free wifi. Entrance is by the walkway to the train station. Open daily from 6am to 10pm and entrance is free.  
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There is no shelter on the roof except for a small area adjacent to the stairs and toilets and there are no outlets selling food and drinks. As re-entry will involve another security check and paying again it is best to obtain supplies from the shops in the terminal building before going up.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Car Park===
===Car Park===
The Government ramp can be viewed from the top level of the short term car park. However in September 2005 photography was not possible due to building works on the terminal building extension obstructing the view. When this work is finished the new elevated roadway under construction may offer the same view.
The Government ramp can be viewed from the top level of the short term car park next to Terminal 2.


==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
Current movements are available on the [http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/katalog/rozklad/en/rozklad_lotow_online.php?typ=przylot Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport website]


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
There is a restaurant in the main terminal building serving resonably priced Polish food and non alcoholic drinks.  
 
Outside the Etudia Terminal used by the low cost airlines there is a tent serving beer, coffee and sandwiches.
There are four bus lines (148, 175, 188 and 331) departing from terminal and a train station nearby bus&coach terminal. Getting to the Warsaw Centre takes from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions.
The Marriot hotel at the airport has some very low weekend rates.

Latest revision as of 05:34, 16 October 2023

Continent: Europe Country: Poland
Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
Location Warsaw Poland
IATA code WAW
ICAO code EPWA
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 118.300
Ground 121.900
Clearance 121.600
Approach 128.800
ATIS 120.450
Plane Spotting Hotels guide

Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is the largest airport in Poland. In 2006 the airport served over 8 million passengers and the forecast for the 2007 is close to 10 million. Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport has a capacity of 34 air operations per hour. There are two crossing runways in use - 11/29 and 15/33 (arrivals on runways 11 and 33, and departures from runways 15 and 29 - other configuration only possible with strong crosswind or runway maintenance).

Runway details:

  • 15/33 - 3690 x 60 m / 12106 x 197 ft, concrete, ILS for RWY 33 (WA 329 110.30)
  • 11/29 - 2800 x 50 m / 9186 x 164 ft, concrete, ILS for RWY 11 (WAS 112 109.90)

Official Spotting Locations

Observation Terrace

The airport offers an observation terrace with cafe, gift shop, and free wifi. Entrance is by the walkway to the train station. Open daily from 6am to 10pm and entrance is free.

Other Spotting Locations

Car Park

The Government ramp can be viewed from the top level of the short term car park next to Terminal 2.

Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Current movements are available on the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport website

Facilities and Transportation

There are four bus lines (148, 175, 188 and 331) departing from terminal and a train station nearby bus&coach terminal. Getting to the Warsaw Centre takes from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions.

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