Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA)
Warsaw, Poland · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EPWA
IATA
WAW
City
Warsaw
Country
Poland
Region
Europe
Elevation
361 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
52.1657, 20.9671
Overview
Polish capital hub and LOT Polish Airlines base. Continental climate with cold winters.
Current Weather at EPWA
Pilots flying into or out of Warsaw Chopin 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 EPWA 030900Z 14009KT 100V170 9999 BKN030 19/12 Q1010 NOSIGWind 140° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 14
Current TAF
TAF EPWA 030830Z 0309/0409 11010KT 9999 BKN030 BECMG 0403/0406 VRB02KT -RA BKN010 TEMPO 0404/0408 4000 RA BR BKN004 BKN007Decode METAR for EPWA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Warsaw Chopin Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EPWA. 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 EPWA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Warsaw. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Warsaw Chopin Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EPWA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Warsaw Chopin Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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