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Aircraft Spotting at Poland's Airports and Airfields

Spotting locations, viewing areas, the best spotting hotel rooms and advice on access for plane spotters travelling to airports and airfields in Poland. Use the hotlinks above or scroll down for spotting information on spotting locations, airfield hangar access, aviation museums, preserved aircraft. Plus all the information has been plotted as Points of Interest and can be downloaded to your SatNavs, Google Earth and Google Maps to make planning your spotting trips abroad so much easier and helping you log many more

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All 25 Polish locations - where they are, viewing spots, hotels plus the preserved aircraft can be seen on detailed satellite images, making planning your spotting trip exceptionally easy. All these spotting points of interest can be added to your SatNav to give you another excellent resource to make your trip that much easier and more enjoyable. Please read the Download Instructions for example screenshots and further details

PRESERVED & STORED AIRCRAFT IN POLAND - their locations are marked in the Spotting in Poland download

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CZESTOCHOWA-CENTRUM SZKOLENIA STRAZY POZARNEJ

Spotting Info
Stored at the Central School of State Fire Service (Centrum Szkolenia Strazy Pozarnej) in Czestochowa town are 1224 TS-11, 1603 An-26, 4603 Mi-2, SP-SAP Mi-2, SP-SFE Mi-2, 7819 Su-22 plus an unknown helicopter and an unknown An-2 - if you know the identities of these, please let me know, thank you. From the track that runs alongside the north part of the school, you can look over the fence to see the aircraft. There's also a road that runs close by along the western edge of the school for views through the trees.
Last reported January 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

DRZONOW-LUBUSKIE MUZEUM WOJSKOWE

Spotting Info
This fantastic little museum in Drzonow village houses around 30 exhibits.
Drzonow Museum - in Polish only
Last reported April 2011. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

GDANSK-REBIECHOWO AIRPORT (EPGD/GDN) - TWR 118.1 / APP 127.275 & 130.875

Spotting Info
West of town and signposted from the S6. The car park to the east of the terminal has views over the various aprons. Building work continues to the west of the terminal, looking like they're extending the apron and taxiways and they're also making a new taxiway down to runwy 29 threshold with more runway exits as well.
Last reported March 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

GLIWICE-TRYNEK AIRFIELD (EPGL)

Spotting Info
In the south of Gliwice town. 5615 MiG21 is pole mounted here.
Last reported April 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

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GORASZKA AIRFIELD (EPGO)

Spotting Info
In the south of Goraszka, alongside Road 17. Two possible entrances, one off Road 17 on the eastern boundary that takes you along the edge of the runway threshold. The other brings you in from the north. Friendly, ask for access.
Last reported October 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

INOWROCLAW-KUJAWSKI AIRFIELD (EPIN)

Spotting Info
In the northeast of Inowroclaw town, alongside Road 15. Friendly, ask for access.
Last reported June 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

KATOWICE-PYRZOWICE AIRPORT (EPKT/KTW) - TWR 129.25 / APP 121.075

Spotting Info
Just north of Pyrzowice village and signposted. Heavily graffitied 6813 MiG21 sits at the airport entrance.
Last reported April 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

KRAKOW-BALICE AIRPORT (EPKK/KRK) - TWR 123.25 / APP 121.075

Spotting Info
Just west of Krakow town and well signposted. There is a viewing deck on the 2nd floor of international Terminal 1. Open 0800-2000, entry costs 2 PLN through a turnstile so you'll have to pay each time for re-entry and there are no toilet facilities. Cold and hot drinks machines are present though, useful as it's often very cold as it's only semi-enclosed and the grass has a green tint to it, affecting any photographs. The main apron is right in front of you, with domestic Terminal 2 and whatever GA and biz are in, on the right. The military area is out of sight to the left, beyond the trees. You'll need to make sure you're sat on the correct side on arrival and departure to see and log these, often CASA295s and An26s. You'll need a right hand seat for arrival, and if you land on 25 you'll taxi right past. However if you land on 07 you'll speed past them on landing and taxi straight off to the terminal. If they're using 07s on your departure flight, a seat on the left window will be great as you'll taxi right past them, though their parking angles may be tricky to read them off. Beyond the main apron, and beyond the trees, you'll see the runway 25 threshold. The rest of the runway is also off to the left and therefore out of sight beyond the trees. Consequently, any arrivals on 25 will fly by before you have a chance to read them off, unless you have a radio or SBS to monitor them. All 07 arrivals are out of sight but you'll log any arrivals regardless of runway usage, as they taxi into the terminal area, unless of course, they taxi to the military ramp. Once checked in for your flight, there are windows overlooking the apron where everything can be logged. Gate 4 has no views, but you're allowed to enter gate 3 next door which does. If you want to leave the terminal building and follow the perimeter round to Terminal 2 you can, there are a few views of the aprons, but there isn't a real need to unless you're after something specifc parked remotely at Terminal 2 that you can't get from the viewing deck.
Last reported June 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

KRAKOW-MUZEUM LOTNICTWA POLSKIEGO

Spotting Info
On the site of the former Krakow-Rakowice-Czyzyny airport towards the northeast part of Krakow city off Aleja Jana Pawla II. A lot of exhibits are outside but it's an excellent museum so try to get here if you can. Entry is 10 PLN, open Tuesday-Sunday 0900-1700 but please note, although entry on Tuesdays is free, you are only allowed round the outdoor exhibits. Approximately 200 aircraft here, so you'll need several hours, but not all may be on view. There appears to be some sort of external storage area just to the south of the main outdoor museum and behind a couple of buildings. You'll need to have a good look round all the buildings as there are frames dotted around outside. There are also storage hangars not usually accessible to the public, so ask for access to them while you're there, or better still, arrange a visit in advance. Access is easy via the No.4 tram from Lubice, get off at WIECZYSTA and walk 400m north straight on to the museum. You'll pass through a short wooded area and it's on the other side. Or you can use tram No.15. It can be difficult to find, so if you don't have a SatNav and don't have the Spotting in Poland download, your hotel should be able to call a taxi for you to take you there, and after your visit to the museum, ask at the museum office for a taxi back to your hotel. They're very helpful and taxis are not expensive at all. Their guides are also very friendly and extremely helpful and are familiar with spotters. If you contact them in advance and someone is available for your visit, you'll often be taken to areas not normally accessible to the public, to look at their restoration projects or long-term storage exhibits and possibly the Polish Police hangar.
Polish Aviation Museum
Last reported October 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

LAPINO-ART METAL PRESERVED

Spotting Info
The Art Metal factory and grounds are just west of Lapino village and house 6 military aircraft and helicopters. Some are displayed outside on hard stands, the others are inside the factory behind the hard stands. Two Mi-2s and an An-2 are stored round the back of the buildings. Ask at the office for permission to photograph the aircraft. This should either be granted, or a quick phonecall to the owner to confirm it's ok. You'll then be able to walk around, or be escorted around. You may need to ask specifically to see the aircraft inside the buildings, and/or the stored aircraft behind - these are possibly behind the wall at the back so just peer over it. If you get really unlucky and access is denied, there is a gate on the east side of the premises that should give views across to the aircraft outside. It's obviously best to visit during opening hours, but if you do turn up outside of these hours, the place is guarded by security guards. If you ask them, they are usually happy for you to look at and photograph the aircraft.
Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

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LODZ TOWN PRESERVED

Spotting Info
1907 MiG21 is pole mounted outside the Polytechnic in the centre of town. Not far north of here, 714 TS-11 and 4509 Mi-2 are preserved at the Wojewodski Sztab Wojskowy barracks alongside Road 1. Heading north on Road 1, turn right straight after the barracks for a better view of these aircraft. Towards the northeast of town, 1703 MiG21 is displayed outside a car garage alongside Road 14.
Last reported April 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

MINSK MAZOWIECKI AIR BASE (EPMM)

Spotting Info

Last reported March 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

NOWY TARG AIRFIELD (EPNT)

Spotting Info
Just to the southeast of Nowy Targ village. Friendly, ask for access to the hangar.
Last reported September 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

PILA AIRFIELD (EPPI)

Spotting Info
In the northwest of Pila town off Koszalinska, the entrance is opposite a hangar with a few aircraft parked outside. Very friendly, ask for access. Don't forget the Lim-2 preserved in Pila town centre, details at the top.
Last reported June 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

POZNAN-KOBYLNICA AIRFIELD (EPPK)

Spotting Info
West of Kobylnica village, off Road 5 on the way to Poznan city. The entrance is over the level crosing, where you'll find 6814 MiG21 on guard. Friendly, ask for access.
Last reported June 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

PRUSZCZ GDANSKI AIRFIELD (EPPR) - A/G 124.5

Spotting Info
East of Pruszcz Gdanski town, off Road 227 and signposted. Ask at the aeroclub for access to their hangars, you should be escorted round. The military helicopters fly from the south side of the airfield and some serials can be read from this aeroclub on the north side. For other views of these helicopter, turn left out of the aeroclub onto the 227 towards Pruszcz Gdanski town and head right round to the left at the first roundabout. This takes you southwards, alongside the railway line on one side and the airfield perimeter on the other. After the end of the runway, take the first left onto Dywizjonu 303 and past the garages. As the road bends right you'll see the helicopters in front of you, and you can read them off from here. You can follow the fenceline down towards the main road to possibly read off a few more.
Last reported June 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

SZCZECIN-GOLENIOW AIRPORT (EPSC/SZZ) - TWR 118.5

Spotting Info
A little over 40km north of Szczecin city. A quiet airport, only about 4 flights per day, plus the based light aircraft and Police helicopter, so check the airport website before your visit. The open air viewing terrace opens around 20 minutes before a flight arrival, closes upon its departure and costs 2 PLN per entry. There are also x-ray machines to scan your belongings as you go through. The light aircraft area is not visible from the viewing area - turn right out of the terminal area and look through the trees on the right for the light aircraft. You will shortly come across their hangars and police helicopter. Ask at the flying club and hangars for access but I don't know if they're friendly or not.
Szczecin-Goleniow Airport
Last reported April 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

TORUN AIRFIELD (EPTO) - A/G 122.2

Spotting Info
In the west of town off Szosa Okrezna. Friendly, ask for access.
Last reported June 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

WARSAW-BABICE AIRFIELD (EPBC) - A/G 119.175

Spotting Info
Located in the northwest of town. The Aeroclub hangars are on the north side - there is a man with a gate, but immediately in front of the barrier is an open car park, from here you then walk to the back of the hangars and onto the airfield. Very friendly, ask for access. A former PWL An-2 fuselage is here used for parachute exit training. The former military area is on the south side however their dispersal is now used by the Police and they have maybe 3 or 4 Mil 8 based over here plus one Jetranger. This area is visible by going along Himalajska (this street shows on Google Earth) - you will end up behind a long row of car garages, keep your eyes peeled to the left. Also here as you enter Himalajska is the military air academy - their hangar and apron is visible and if you are lucky some of their GIA frames will be outside, including Mig 21, Iskra, Yak 40, Su 22 and Mil 2. If you have a car, keep going west towards Grotowska - here is the Cafe Zepplin which is next to the tall ATC tower. There are usually another 6-10 aircraft parked over here including firefighting Dromader.
Last reported December 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

WARSAW-FORT SADYBA, KATYNSKIE MUSEUM

Spotting Info
A large aviation collection in the southwest of town.
Last reported January 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

WARSAW-FREDERIC CHOPIN (OKECIE) AIRPORT (EPWA/WAW) - TWR 118.3 / APP 128.8 / GND 121.9

Spotting Info
Following the demise of the viewing terrace due to the continuing redevelopments, the only place to watch movements is from the bus terminus just beyond the terminal buildings. Turn right out of the terminal and it's on the right. Very few stands can be seen from here so you'll have to wait for the movements to taxi past. Large windows enable a full view of the shorter runway 29/11 though it's 33/15 that's usually in use. Runway 33 movements won't be a problem - all departures will taxi right past you and arrivals are easily read off, but 15 arrivals may turn off the runway too short. 15 departures may also be a problem as you will see them too late. A radio will help provide warnings of imminent arrivals and departures. For the northern military ramps, head out of the terminal, turn left and walk along the front of the terminal to where the road comes in and the car park is right in front of you. In addition, the terminal extension has panoramic windows overlooking this military ramp, both landside and airside. Mornings are busy but mid afternoon is extremely quiet. There are no views once you go airside. The military ramp and hangar area can be seen as you arrive at Terminal 2 so make sure you sit on the correct side. The biz ramp is out of sight to the north, to the left and beyond the LOT hangar ramp, which is in turn beyond the military ramp. If departures are on 15 or 11, sit on the right side of the aircraft and be handy with your camera on take off. Views airside are excellent. Check the Schengen stands before you pass through passport control as you can't go back.

Preserved & Stored Aircraft

You will need to look out for both IL14s and the An24 SP-LTA when you taxi in - they are behind the fire station on the opposite side of the runways from the terminal, one IL14 is a fuselage (SP-LNB), the other is complete (SP-LNE). SP-TWF An2 is displayed on the southside at Polish ATC Authority. This, the two IL14s and the An24 are visible on departure, as long as you're looking the right away as soon as you're airbourne

Inside the international terminal departures hall, SP-2243 SZD-24 glider hangs from the ceiling on display

9308 MiG21 is the pole mounted gate guard at the Polish AF 36 splt VIP area, though you'll need to leave the airport to see it - from the Polish AF apron viewing area by the car park, follow the road and airport perimeter round and northwards onto Road 634. It will appear on the left

On the west side of the airport, preserved outside the PZL Okecie factory is SP-PHC Wilga 40 marked "SP-PZL" and visible from the road.
Last reported March 2011. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

WARSAW-RAKOWICE-MUZEUM WOJSKA POLSKIEGO

Spotting Info
In the city centre so viable by tram/bus from Okecie on the Al Jerozolimskie which runs east-west. The museum is on the west bank, adjacent to the Vistula river by the bridge known as Most Poniatowskiego. The aviation exhibits are all outside.
Last reported January 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

WROCLAW-STRACHOWICE AIRPORT (EPWR/WRO) - TWR 119.25 & 127.225

Spotting Info
Landside there is a small spectators terrace on the second floor of Terminal A. Views of the 4 aircraft stands and light aircraft parking area on the grass opposite. Situated in line with runway 29 threshold but behind Terminal B - if 29 is in use, arrivals can be read off if you're quick but they disappear behind Terminal B rapidly. If 11 is in use, you'll have to wait for them to taxi in, so if they use the western cargo parking area well away from the terminal then you won't see it. No power points up here for SBS. Turning right out of Terminal A and walking round the building, you can walk through the car park to read any that can't be logged from the viewing terrace. You can also turn left out of Terminal A and walk through the car park to log the Ambluance helicopter if it's parked up. You won't have any problems with airport security. You can't see the cargo area at all from anywhere around the airport, you're only chance is on arrival and departure. Runway usage will dictate whether you taxi slowly past it, or zoom past on departure so mini bins or a camera will be beneficial. 8007 MiG21 is the gate guard at the old military base entrance. The gate here is still manned and they don't allow photographs. It's easily seen as you drive past - on the right as you're leaving the airport.
Last reported July 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

ZIELONA GORA-PRZYLEP AIRFIELD (EPZP/IEG) - TWR 118/75

Spotting Info
Just north of Przylep village. Friendly, ask for access.
Last reported June 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report