International hub · Krakow, Poland
Krakow/Balice John Paul II Intl
- Elevation
- 791 ft
- Coordinates
- 50°05′N 19°47′E
- Local time
- Europe/Warsaw
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Field information
EPKK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Krakow/Balice John Paul II Intl (EPKK/KRK) has one runway, 07/25, 8,366 ft (2,550 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EPKK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Warsaw
Country
Poland
PL
Municipality
Balice
Elevation
791 ft
Position
50.0777, 19.7848
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · EPKK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,366 ft (2,550 m) | 196 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EPKK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Krakow/Balice John Paul II Intl (EPKK / KRK) in Krakow, Poland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EPKK is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EPKK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Poland
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Poland. Applicable permit lead times for Poland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Poland are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at EPKK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EPKK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EPKK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EPKK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EPKK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EPKK: 50° 4′ 40″ N 19° 47′ 5″ E; elevation 791 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Krakow
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Krakow. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EPKK.
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Cargo Operations at EPKK
Support for freighter operations into EPKK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EPKK sits in the network
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Operating into EPKK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Krakow/Balice John Paul II Intl — one desk for the whole trip.