Krakow John Paul II International Airport (EPKK)
Krakow, Poland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EPKK
IATA
KRK
City
Krakow
Country
Poland
Region
Europe
Elevation
791 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
50.0777, 19.7848
Overview
Southern Poland airport near the Tatra Mountains with Ryanair and Wizz Air operations.
Current Weather at EPKK
Pilots flying into or out of Krakow John Paul II International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EPKK 180500Z 20004KT 160V230 9999 FEW005 18/18 Q1011Wind 200° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 20
Current TAF
TAF EPKK 180230Z 1803/1903 VRB02KT CAVOK PROB40 1803/1805 1200 BR BECMG 1804/1807 26010KT TEMPO 1810/1818 SCT035CB PROB40 TEMPO 1812/1816 VRB20G33KT 4000 TSRA BKN030CB BECMG 1821/1824 VRB02KT PROB40 1900/1903 2000 BRDecode METAR for EPKK
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Krakow John Paul II International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EPKK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EPKK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Krakow. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Krakow John Paul II International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Krakow John Paul II International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EPKK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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