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Lech Walesa (EPGD/GDN) — Gdansk, Poland

Lech Walesa (EPGD/GDN) serves Gdansk, Poland. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 489 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Jul 21
75 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 55 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-21
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EPGD
  • Name: Lech Walesa
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 54.377602
  • Longitude: 18.4662
  • Elevation: 489 ft
  • Country: Poland
  • Municipality: Gdansk
  • IATA Code: GDN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
  • Distance from City: 22.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 9186 X 147
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 129.625 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.airport.gdansk.pl/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: PLN 25-40 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge PLN 200
  • Parking Fee: PLN 3-8 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 3 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: PLN
  • Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. Polish VAT at 23% applicable.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EPBY

  • ICAO: EPBY
  • Name: Szwederowo
  • Distance (NM): 78.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

UMKK

  • ICAO: UMKK
  • Name: Khrabrovo
  • Distance (NM): 80.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Minsk is the primary international port of entry. Visa-free entry for up to 30 days via Minsk National Airport for many nationalities. Crew facilitation available through handling agent.

Airport Services

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Poland Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before the first flight
Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A2042/26 info
ILS restriction
ILS AND DME IGDA RWY 29 OPERATING ON TEST DUE TO MAINT. DO NOT USE.
2026-08-31 06:00:00 2026-08-31 14:00:00
A2054/26 caution
Approach procedure change
DUE TO UNSERVICEABILITY OF DME GRU CH93X ALL RNAV 1 STANDARD INSTRUMENT ARRIVALS AND RNAV 1 STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES NOT AVAILABLE. EXPECT RADAR VECTORING INSTEAD.
2026-07-23 07:00:00 2026-07-23 14:00:00
A2038/26 info
DVOR/DME GZD FREQ 116.100MHZ/CH108X U/S DUE TO MAINT.
2026-08-15 07:00:00 2026-08-15 14:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EPGD?
The tower frequency at Lech Walesa is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at EPGD?
Lech Walesa offers Jet A-1.
Does EPGD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Lech Walesa (Poland).
Where is EPGD located?
Lech Walesa (EPGD) is located in Gdansk, Poland.
What is the IATA code for EPGD?
The IATA code for Lech Walesa is GDN.
How long is the runway at EPGD?
The main runway at Lech Walesa (11/29) measures 9186 X 147.
Does EPGD have an ILS approach?
Yes, Lech Walesa has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
Is EPGD a port of entry?
Yes, Lech Walesa is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.