Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship (Poland)
IATA: WAW ICAO: EPWA
Longest Active Runway
12,106 ft
3,690 meters
Field Elevation
362 ft
110 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
52.1657°, 20.9671°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Poland
Among 15 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#262 Worldwide
Top 3.5% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#3867 MSL
Top 53.7% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+21.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Warsaw Chopin Airport's longest active runway measures 12,106 ft (3,690 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Poland and #262 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 12,106 ft (3690m) | 196 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASPH) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 11/29 | 9,186 ft (2800m) | 164 ft (50m) | Asphalt (ASPH) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)