Large airport · Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Chopin Airport

It is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th busiest airport in Europe with 24.1 million passengers in 2025, handling approximately a third of the country's total air passenger traffic. Its IATA code is WAW. Its ICAO code is EPWA. It has 2 runways, longest 12,106 ft (ASPH). Elevation 362 ft.

IATA WAWICAO EPWA2 runways, longest 12,106 ft (ASPH)PolandLarge airport

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Airport facts

Location	Warsaw, Poland
IATA code	WAW
ICAO code	EPWA
Type	Large airport
Runways	2 runways, longest 12,106 ft (ASPH)
Elevation	362 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	52.1657° N, 20.9671° E

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What Warsaw Chopin Airport is known for

It is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th busiest airport in Europe with 24.1 million passengers in 2025, handling approximately a third of the country's total air passenger traffic.

History

It is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th busiest airport in Europe with 24.1 million passengers in 2025, handling approximately a third of the country's total air passenger traffic.

Official website: http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/?lang=en — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.

Landmarks near this airport

Famous landmarks close to Warsaw Chopin Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.

Old Town, Warsaw · Poland · 6.1 miles away

National parks near this airport

National parks close to Warsaw Chopin Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.

Kampinos National Park · Poland · 19.9 miles away
Polesie National Park · Poland · 107.6 miles away
Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park · Belarus · 122.0 miles away
Białowieża National Park · Poland · 128.9 miles away
Roztocze National Park · Poland · 137.4 miles away

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Frequently asked questions

What is Warsaw Chopin Airport?

It is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th busiest airport in Europe with 24.1 million passengers in 2025, handling approximately a third of the country's total air passenger traffic.

What is the airport code for Warsaw Chopin Airport?

Warsaw Chopin Airport — its IATA code is WAW and its ICAO code is EPWA.

Where is Warsaw Chopin Airport located?

Warsaw Chopin Airport serves Warsaw, Poland. Its coordinates are 52.1657° N, 20.9671° E.

What is the history of Warsaw Chopin Airport?

It is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th busiest airport in Europe with 24.1 million passengers in 2025, handling approximately a third of the country's total air passenger traffic.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.