Warsaw Chopin Airport is a large airport serving Warsaw, Poland. Its IATA code is WAW and its ICAO code is EPWA. The airport lies at an elevation of 362 ft (110 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 12,106 ft (3,690 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Warsaw time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- WAW
- ICAO code
- EPWA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 362 ft (110 m)
- Coordinates
- 52.1657, 20.9671
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 12,106 ft · 3,690 m | 196 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Warsaw Chopin Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WMI Warsaw Modlin Airport | Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland | 38 km · 24 mi |
| RDO Warsaw Radom Airport | Radom, Poland | 88 km · 55 mi |
| LCJ Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport | Łódź, Poland | 118 km · 73 mi |
| SZY Olsztyn-Mazury Airport | Szymany, Poland | 146 km · 91 mi |
| LUZ Lublin Airport | Lublin, Poland | 158 km · 98 mi |
| BQT Brest International Airport | Brest, Belarus | 200 km · 124 mi |
| KTW Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | Katowice, Poland | 229 km · 142 mi |
| RZE Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport | Jasionka, Poland | 240 km · 149 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from WAW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 897 | 558 | 485 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,342 | 834 | 725 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 1,346 | 836 | 727 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,469 | 913 | 793 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,156 | 2,583 | 2,244 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,263 | 3,270 | 2,842 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,848 | 4,255 | 3,698 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,945 | 4,315 | 3,750 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,054 | 5,004 | 4,349 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,603 | 5,346 | 4,645 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,736 | 5,428 | 4,717 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,414 | 5,849 | 5,083 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,658 | 6,001 | 5,215 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,178 | 6,324 | 5,496 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,634 | 6,607 | 5,742 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,602 | 9,695 | 8,424 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24) | 125.055 |
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24 - commonly used) | 128.805 |
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24) | 129.380 |
| APP | Warszawa APPROACH (H24) | 135.930 |
| ATIS | Warszawa ATIS ARRIVAL (H24) | 120.455 |
| ATIS | Warszawa ATIS DEPARTURE (H24) | 123.430 |
| CLD | Okęcie DELIVERY (H24) | 121.605 |
| GND | Okęcie GROUND (0330-2200) | 121.905 |
| INF | Warszawa INFORMATION | 118.775 |
| INF | Warszawa INFORMATION | 128.575 |
| TWR | Okęcie TOWER (H24) | 118.305 |
| VOLMET | Warszawa RADAR VOLMET (H24) | 127.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Warsaw Chopin Airport?
The IATA code of Warsaw Chopin Airport is WAW and its ICAO code is EPWA.
Where is Warsaw Chopin Airport located?
Warsaw Chopin Airport is in Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, at 52.1657, 20.9671.
What time zone is Warsaw Chopin Airport in?
Warsaw Chopin Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Warsaw. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Warsaw Chopin Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 12,106 ft (3,690 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.