Large airport · Balice, Poland
Kraków John Paul II International Airport
It is the second-busiest airport of the country in terms of the volume of passengers served annually after Warsaw Chopin Airport. Its IATA code is KRK. Its ICAO code is EPKK. It has 1 runway, longest 8,366 ft (CON). Elevation 791 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Balice, Poland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KRK |
| ICAO code | EPKK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,366 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 791 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 50.0777° N, 19.7848° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kraków John Paul II International Airport is known for
It is the second-busiest airport of the country in terms of the volume of passengers served annually after Warsaw Chopin Airport.
History
The airport is named after Pope John Paul II (1920–2005).
Official website: http://www.krakowairport.pl/en/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Kraków John Paul II International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Wawel Castle · Poland · 6.8 miles away
- St Mary's Basilica, Kraków · Poland · 6.9 miles away
- Wieliczka Salt Mine · Poland · 14.1 miles away
- Auschwitz-Birkenau · Poland · 27.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kraków John Paul II International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Gorce National Park · Poland · 39.6 miles away
- Pieniny National Park · Poland · 52.5 miles away
- Pieniny National Park · Slovakia · 55.6 miles away
- Tatra National Park · Poland · 57.6 miles away
- Tatra National Park · Slovakia · 62.3 miles away
- Malá Fatra National Park · Slovakia · 67.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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41.5 miles awayPoprad-Tatry Airport
72.5 miles awayZábřeh Dolní Benešov Airfield
76.6 miles awayŽilina-Dolný Hričov Airport
78.4 miles awayLeoš Janáček Airport Ostrava
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
It is the second-busiest airport of the country in terms of the volume of passengers served annually after Warsaw Chopin Airport.
What is the airport code for Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport — its IATA code is KRK and its ICAO code is EPKK.
Where is Kraków John Paul II International Airport located?
Kraków John Paul II International Airport serves Balice, Poland. Its coordinates are 50.0777° N, 19.7848° E.
What is the history of Kraków John Paul II International Airport?
The airport is named after Pope John Paul II (1920–2005).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2609
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraków_John_Paul_II_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.