The information in this document is not intended for real aviation. It is only intended for computer-based flight simulation.
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Warsaw Airport (EPWA/WAW) is the largest and busiest airport in Poland. It is located in the district of Okęcie, and since the turn of the millennium, it has been named after the famous Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin. On our virtual airline, you can find flights to many different destinations from here, especially in the summer season – but also in the winter months, there are various flights available, such as to Egypt or to the Canary Islands.
This document summarizes essential information you should know for a realistic flight simulator experience.
For more information, please refer to the real-life Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP):
https://www.ais.pansa.pl/en/publications/aip-ifr/
Recommended EPWA scenery for MSFS:
Drzewiecki Design - payware
PolishCities - freeware
Recommended EPWA scenery for X-Plane:
Drzewiecki Design - payware
tdg - freeware
Recommended EPWA scenery for P3D:
Drzewiecki Design - payware
JMS Designs - freeware
For noise abatement, landing on runway 11 or 33 is preferred. When low visibility procedures are active, only runways 11 and 33 are used for landing. Runway 33 is equipped for CAT III ILS.
The approach routes (STARs) here are quite long. However, shortcuts are usually offered, especially during off-peak hours. When flying online, never shorten the arrival route yourself without permission – but expect a shortcut from ATC.
In the real world, pilots are asked to maintain 160 knots until 4 NM from the runway. Remember this restriction when flying online.
Unless otherwise required for operational reasons, it is preferred that jet aircraft vacate runways using the following rapid-exit taxiways:
The rollout must be planned so that the aircraft moves through the runway crossing at a sufficient speed, in order not to unnecessarily block departures from the crossing runway.
When flying online, do not exit the runway into already occupied taxiways. Using a rapid exit taxiway, proceed far enough so that no part of the aircraft extends beyond the holding point of the runway.
Taxiways S1, S3, N1, N2 and N3 are one-way, intended for landing traffic vacating the runway only.
Taxi speed on taxiways M1, M2 and M3 (parallel to RWY 15/33, closest to the terminal) is limited to 10 knots.
Along taxiway Z, there are parallel taxiways Z Blue and Z Orange. These can be used by aircraft up to 36 m in span (this includes the Boeing 737), and both can be used simultaneously.
The transponder must be switched on at all times while the aircraft is moving. It shall be switched off only once stationary at the parking stand.
For noise abatement, departure from runways 15 or 29 is preferred.
The transponder must be switched on at any time when the aircraft is moving. It is to be switched on before the first movement of the aircraft.
Taxi speed on taxiways M1, M2 and M3 (parallel to RWY 15/33, closest to the terminal) is limited to 10 knots.
Along taxiway Z, there are parallel taxiways Z Blue and Z Orange. These can be used by aircraft up to 36 m in span (this includes the Boeing 737), and both can be used simultaneously.
Taxiways S1, S3, N1, N2 and N3 are one-way, intended only for landing traffic vacating the runway. Entering the runway via these taxiways is not permitted.
Unless it is necessary to use the full length of the runway (and LVP is not in force), it is preferred that jet aircraft perform intersection departures from the following intersections:
If low visibility procedures (LVP) are in force, the full length of the runway must be used for departure. Intersection departures are not used in such case.