Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW/EPKT) is an airport located in southern Poland with a single runway and more than 4.8 Mio passengers. It is the fourth busiest passengers airport and second biggest cargo airport of the country . This airport is the most busiest airport in kind of charter flights in Poland. There are just a few main airlines – WizzAir, Ryanair, Transavia, LOT and Cargo which includes DHL (plus sub charters), UPS and ASL airlines.

But in summer there is a lot of charter going on for example – Smartwings, BulgarianAirCharter or Bulgaria Air and a lot of turkish airlines. The airport is far away from the city Katowice and there is nothing much around. But now it is easier to visit this airport, because new bus lines started driving from the city center.

Flight timetable is available at the airport website.

Written by Konrad Wyszynski (local spotter). Last update February 2020.

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Airport Information
Runways
09/27	3.200m (10.499 ft) Concrete
Terminals
Terminal A	Non Schengen
Terminal B	Schengen
Terminal C	all arrivals only
Spotting Information
Ladder	Only needed at spot 5.
Car/Public Transport	Car is needed as there is no public transport around the airport. If you start from the terminal you can walk to spots 2 and 7 if you don´t mind a 20-30 minute walk.
Restrooms	There is nothing around directly at the spots except some bushes and trees.
Drinks/Food	Nothing directly at the spots. Available inside the terminal or at a subway/gas station close to the airport entrance.
Hotels	Just the hotel ”MOXY” near to terminal.
Season	In summer as druing this season there is a lot of charter traffic.
Runway Usage
09/27	Used in both directions, depends on the wind.

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	Spot #1 – Terminal C parking – All movements
WHERE	Spot is located in parking next to terminal C (on the left from terminal). Here is a fence of course, but easy to catch planes through the mesh because of small holes (no official lens holes!).
WHAT	Bravo vacated (after 27 landing), Taxi to 09, 27 Departues, 09 landings
TIME	In winter all day, at summer from 9am to 18pm
MISC.	Terminals: A, B, C, (B is closed now to propably 2021)
FOCAL LENGTH	55-300

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	Spot #2 – Szyneczka – 09 Arrivals / 27 Departures
WHERE	The location is at the dead end of Kolejowa road. Easily to reach by car if you come from the terminal. Park direclty at this road which is very quiet and just used by locals. By foot use the same way as by car and walk for 20-25 minutes.
WHAT	Best for arrivals on 09. Departues from RWY 27 possible but stay a bit closer to the terminal at Kolejowa road.
TIME	Best light from 0900 till 1700 all year round. I summer you will have backlit in the morning and evening hours.
MISC.	There is only Szyneczka meat shop.
FOCAL LENGTH	70-300mm

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	Spot #3 – Spotting Platform 09 – 09 Arrivals / 27 Departures
WHERE	There is a spotting platform at the end of runway 09 along Zubrza road. From the terminal drive down on Wolności Road (don’t use the offical exit) and take the third right from there. Cross the construction site and at the next junction turn right and drive all the way up till you see the platform. Lot of parking space there.
WHAT	Not the best place for photography as you are almost below the approach path. But line-ups can be made as well as a nice sight over the airport is offered.
TIME	From afternoon till sunset.
MISC.	There is absouletly nothing nearby.
FOCAL LENGTH	18-300

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	Spot #4 – Niwy road – 09 Departures and Arrivals / 27 Departures
WHERE	The spot is in Niwy road just a few hundred meters north of the previous location. Just park there.
WHAT	There are some photo holes at Zubrza Rd on the opposite of a bus stop to catch 09 departues and touchdowns. For arrivals on 09 and the 27 departures stay a Niwy road.
TIME	The best time in the evening to sunset and from sunrise to morning during the summer months only. Backlit in winter.
MISC.	There is absoulelty nothing.
FOCAL LENGTH	50-300

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	Spot #5 – Radarek – All Movements 27/09
WHERE	Radarek is near południowa street, road from Zendek village which can be accessed from the previous spot if you drive north and then turn right. Transport to this spot is by car only, but is very trick to get there as you need to drive on very bumpy farm roads. Navigation an map is helpful.
WHAT	All movements on 27/09.
TIME	The best time in the evening to sunset and from sunrise to morning during the summer months only. Backlit in winter.
MISC.	There is absouletly nothing. A ladder is needed!
FOCAL LENGTH	50-300mm

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	Spot #6 – Leśna road – 27 morning and evening Arrivals
WHERE	The spot is in Leśna road which can be reached by car only. From the terminal use the official exit and pass the roundabout. Take the next left at the BP station and continue on this road till you reach a small village. Turn left here, pass the approach of 27 and park as marked on the map.
WHAT	Arrivals on 27 only. You can position yourself along the calm road for the preferred angle.
TIME	The best time in the evening to sunset and from sunrise to morning during the summer months only. Backlit in winter.
MISC.	There is some house but nothing simmilar to restaurants or restrooms
FOCAL LENGTH	18-300mm

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	Spot #7 – Spotting Platform 27 – 27 Arrivals and Departures / 09 Departures
WHERE	The platform is behind a forest, but easy to find. Follow the signs to the cargo terminal, pass it and drive into the forrest. Park your car near the airport fence at the end of the forrest and walk to the position.
WHAT	27 arrivals especially and 27 lineup. Some 09 departues too.
TIME	For 27 line up form sunrise till late noon. For 09 departues and 27 best light from 0900 till 1700 all year round. I summer you will have backlit in the morning and evening hours.
MISC.	There is absouletly nothing. No fence needed as the platform clears the fence.
FOCAL LENGTH	50-300mm

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	Spot #8 – Cargo Terminal
WHERE	Follow the signs from the terminal to the Cargo and pass the hall. Park somewhere along the road and walk to the fence on the right of the cargo terminal.
WHAT	Planes parked at the new apron and cargo ramp and planes taxi to runway 27 via E/H, S, F or T. You need to shot through the mesh or using a ladder.
TIME	Usually the whole day as it depends pretty much on the angle and how the planes are parked. Nightshots are possible too.
MISC.	Nothing nearby. Don`t park to long along the road.
FOCAL LENGTH	70-300

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	Spot #9 – Tower
WHERE	Same as above. Drive to the cargo terminal until you see the tower to your left. Park your car on the side of the road and walk to the fence.
WHAT	Cargo ramp and taxiway. You need to shot through the mesh or using a ladder.
TIME	Best light from 0900 till 1700 all year round. I summer you will have backlit in the morning and evening hours.
MISC.	There are constructiion work but people are very friendly and propably will let you to fence.
FOCAL LENGTH	70-300mm

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	Spot #10 – Terminal Parking P2 – All movements
WHERE	Location is at the terminal Parking P2, next to hotel Moxy. Park there and walk to the fence.
WHAT	Stands 15-11, all runway movements and taxi to runway 27 from stands 29-12, and taxi to runway 09 from stands 7 to 15. You need to shot through the mesh or using a ladder.
TIME	Best light from 0900 till 1700 all year round. In summer you will have backlit in the morning and evening hours.
MISC.	Terminal is just around the corner.
FOCAL LENGTH	Big variety. 18-400mm

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