Powidz Military Air Base

Powidz, PL 🇵🇱 Medium Airport

ICAO

EPPW

IATA

Elevation

371 ft

Region

PL-WP

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EPPW

Local Code: Not available

Location: 52.380087° N, 17.853155° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Powidz Military Air Base (EPPW) in Powidz, Poland, functions primarily as a military installation and does not offer scheduled passenger service for civilian travelers. Therefore, traditional "traveler reviews" are not available. The experiences summarized below are gathered from military personnel and civilians associated with the base, highlighting their perspectives on the facilities and local area. Overall sentiment among military personnel is mixed, with appreciation for local amenities but some complaints about on-base living conditions for temporary stays.

What Travelers Love (Military Personnel & Base-Associated Civilians):

Dining Facility (DFAC): The dining facility is frequently praised, with one reviewer calling it the "best DFAC I've ever seen."
Local Town and Amenities: The surrounding town of Powidz is described as a small, pretty cool town with a popular lake during summer, offering bars and good restaurants near the water.
Access to Poznań: Poznań is easily accessible by train, being only about a half-hour away, allowing for trips to a larger city.
On-base WiFi (MWR/USO): Fast Wi-Fi is available at MWR and USO facilities, though it can experience slowdowns.
Ongoing Investments: Significant infrastructure developments are underway, including new facilities for U.S. Air Force and Army combat vehicles, aiming to enhance military capabilities.

Common Complaints

Temporary Living Conditions: Many military personnel, particularly those not permanently stationed there, report living in "tent city" with cots and Alaska tents when barracks are full.
Gym Facilities: Some users find the gyms to be "too crammed" and generally unsatisfactory, despite recent equipment upgrades.
Limited Base Shopette: The on-base shopette is noted as being "small," suggesting limited options for personal hygiene and gym products.
Mobile Phone Coverage/Costs: T-Mobile is not recommended, and AT&T roaming fees can be very high. Switching to Google Fi or bringing an unlocked Wi-Fi hotspot with local data is advised for better and cheaper connectivity.
Civilian Base Access: Gaining base access for non-DoD ID card holders involves a formal process with forms, potential photo requirements, and a host nation background check, which can take up to 7 business days for non-EU or non-U.S. citizens.
No Scheduled Passenger Service: Powidz Military Air Base (EPPW) does not operate as a commercial airport and has no scheduled passenger flights, meaning no typical airport terminal facilities or services for public travelers. It is also not an Airport of Entry with customs facilities.

In summary, Powidz Military Air Base is a dedicated military facility with significant ongoing investments in its infrastructure. While there are no civilian traveler reviews, military personnel and associated civilians appreciate the local town's amenities and the base's dining facilities. However, temporary living conditions, limited on-base shopping, and inconsistent Wi-Fi are common points of dissatisfaction. Access to the base for non-military personnel is restricted and requires prior arrangements.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10L/28R`	8940 ft	98 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`10R/28L`	11565 ft	197 ft	CON	Active Lighted

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INFO	INFO	`128.5 MHz`

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