Białystok-Krywlany Airfield

Białystok, PL 🇵🇱 Small Airport

ICAO

EPBK

IATA

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Elevation

502 ft

Region

PL-PD

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EPBK

Local Code: Not available

Location: 53.101398° N, 23.170601° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: QYY

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Białystok-Krywlany Airfield (EPBK) is primarily a general aviation aerodrome and a hub for the Aeroklub Białystok (Białystok Aeroclub), rather than a commercial passenger airport. Consequently, traditional traveler reviews concerning terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration for commercial flights are largely unavailable. The airfield mainly serves small aircraft, general aviation, flight training, and essential services.

What Travelers Love
  • Aviation Hub: The airfield is a charming sports airport and a vibrant hub for aviation enthusiasts, offering activities such as paratrooper jumps and model aircraft flights.
  • Support for Essential Services: It serves as a base for the Air Rescue Service, and is utilized by the Border Guard, military, and emergency medical services.
  • Infrastructure for Small Aircraft: The airfield possesses basic infrastructure, including both asphalt and grass runways, with lighting available for operations. It handles charter flights and air taxis.
Common Complaints
  • No Dedicated Passenger Terminal: Białystok-Krywlany Airfield does not have a dedicated passenger terminal, limiting its capacity for commercial passenger services.
  • Runway Limitations for Commercial Flights: A significant portion of the main asphalt runway (1350m) is unusable for larger commercial aircraft due to nearby obstacles, allowing only 850m to be safely utilized. This restricts operations to smaller planes and hinders the development of regular passenger routes.
  • Lack of Commercial Passenger Connections: Despite certification for commercial flights since 2020, the airfield has not developed into a regional passenger airport, disappointing local residents who express a strong desire for better flight connectivity.

Białystok-Krywlany Airfield currently functions as a vital asset for general aviation, training, and emergency services in the region. While there is strong local demand and ambitious plans for it to evolve into a full-fledged civilian airport with commercial passenger traffic, significant limitations, particularly regarding runway usability and the absence of a passenger terminal, prevent it from serving as a conventional commercial travel hub at this time.

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08/26 3116 ft - ft UNK Active

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