Airport code

WAW Airport Code, Warsaw Chopin Airport

WAW is the IATA code for Warsaw Chopin Airport, the main international gateway for Warsaw, Poland. Airlines and booking systems use WAW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code EPWA. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 52.17° N, 20.97° E.

City
Warsaw
Country
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
52.1657, 20.9671
Elevation
362 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Warsaw airport code?

The airport code for Warsaw Chopin Airport is WAW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EPWA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 131 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code EPWA begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.

Where is WAW?

Warsaw Chopin Airport serves Warsaw, Poland. It is close to sea level at 362 ft (110 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at WAW

It has 2 runways. The longest is 12,106 ft (3.69 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Warsaw?

The IATA airport code for Warsaw Chopin Airport in Warsaw is WAW. Its ICAO code is EPWA.

What is the 3-letter code for Warsaw?

The 3-letter IATA code for Warsaw Chopin Airport in Warsaw is WAW.

What airport is WAW?

WAW is Warsaw Chopin Airport, located in Warsaw, Poland.

What country is WAW in?

WAW (Warsaw Chopin Airport) is in Poland.

Where is WAW airport located?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is in Warsaw, Poland, at coordinates 52.1657, 20.9671.

What is the ICAO code for Warsaw Chopin Airport?

The ICAO code for Warsaw Chopin Airport is EPWA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code WAW.

What is the difference between WAW and EPWA?

WAW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EPWA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Warsaw Chopin Airport.

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