What is the tower frequency at EPWA?

The tower frequency at Chopin is 118.3 MHz.

Does EPWA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chopin (Poland).

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Chopin

Chopin (EPWA/WAW) serves Warsaw, Poland. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (11/29, 15/33). Field elevation is 362 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 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EPWA
Name: Chopin
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 52.165699
Longitude: 20.9671
Elevation: 362 ft
Country: Poland
Municipality: Warsaw
IATA Code: WAW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
Distance from City: 10.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 9186 X 164
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 12106 X 196
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 120.450 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.lotnisko-chopina.pl/?lang=en
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx PLN 25-45 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: PLN 3-7 per tonne per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: PLN
Remarks: PPL (Polish Airports) published tariff. Warsaw Chopin. Level 3 slot coordinated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Approx EUR 0.76/L equivalent. ORLEN Aviation and others.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Poland in Schengen since 2007). Polish Border Guard on-site. Non-Schengen at dedicated area.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24h operation. Night noise surcharges. Two runways (11/29, 15/33). Noise monitoring active. Chapter 3 minimum.

Alternates

EPMO

ICAO: EPMO
Name: Modlin
Distance (NM): 20.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EPLL

ICAO: EPLL
Name: Lublinek
Distance (NM): 63.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EPLB

ICAO: EPLB
Name: Lublin
Distance (NM): 85.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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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Nearby Airports

EPBC Babice Airport 7 NM EPGS Grójec-S?omczyn Airfield 17 NM EPKU Kuka?y Airfield 17 NM EPSJ Sobienie Field 19 NM EPMO Modlin 21 NM EPNC Nasielsk-Chrcynno 25 NM EPMM Minsk Mazowiecki Military Air Base 25 NM EPRS Sochaczew-Rybno 31 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EPWA?: The tower frequency at Chopin is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at EPWA?: Chopin offers Jet A-1.
Does EPWA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chopin (Poland).

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