Lech Walesa
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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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
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.625 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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.
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.
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Poland Permit Requirements
- 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 non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).