Warszawa/Frederic Chopin

1Spotter's Hill

Spot 1 has a nice spotter's hill located in the approach for runway 11. Also the taxitrack towards the departure from runway 11 can be nicely spotted and photographed. This spot can be reached by tram 7, 9 and 32 which stops at Okecie. From here you have to walk along the Aleja Krakowska towards the Media Markt. Follow the fence and when it takes a left turn, follow it towards the spotter's hill. By bus, bus line 124 stops at Okecie as well. By car, leave Warsaw towards Krakow along the route 7/8 (E67/77) via the Aleja Krakowska. At the crossing near the Media Markt, take the road along the fence toards the spotter's hill. Here you can park the car. No steps are required.

2Near the tower

If you continue by car or foot along the fence, you will arrive at the tower area. Here, some relics can be seen although you will need some steps. You can also drive via the Na Skraju onto the Okrezna to arrive here.

3Along the fence, runway 11/33

Spot 3 is located at the end of a dirt road facing a high fence along the runway 15/33. You will need to exit the Aleja Krakowska onto the Na Skraju. At the end, it will take a sharp right turn, while a dirt road will continue. Drive onto the dirt road towards the fence for a view onto the runway. Take some steps to overlook this fence. You can walk along the fence for a nice spot in this wooded area.

4Landing runway 33

For landing shots onto runway 33, many positions are possible, like spot 4. However you will need to walk a bit. Again take the street Na Skraj and follow it onto the Kinetyczna. Follow this road until you will see the approach lights. Take a small dirt road to the left towards the gate. From here, take your gear and steps towards spot 4.

5Landing runway 33, Alternative

If you prefer landing shots without a airport background, this is your spot. And better, you won't need steps. Follow the Kinetyczna onto the Karnawal and take the first left just before the crossing of the railroad. Again take the first left and drive towards the end. Step away from the trees into the pastures for a proper view.

6Landing runway 33, Easy Alternative

But if you stop at the road Karnawal, just before the wooded area, you will have a proper view onto the landing traffic for runway 33 as well.

7Landing runway 33, early morning

Spot 7 will give you a nice view onto all landing traffic into runway 33 but only in the early morning. Take some steps to counter the high fence and some proper shoes for a moring stroll. By car, drive towards the terminal T1/T2 via the street 17 Stycznia but continue along this road instead of taking the right exit towards the terminal. From here continue towards the street Wirazowa, route 706. Follow it until it stops at the Cargo Terminal. From here, continue along the fence via a dirt road towards spot 7. You can park your car here, and even walk towards the corner close to runway 33.

8Corner near Cargo Terminal and Runway 33

Another nice spot for early morning traffic onto runway 33 or runway 15 can be have here. Similar to spot 7, but at the Cargo Terminal, stop near the fence past this terminal and mount your steps.

9View onto Cargo terminal

If you park at the Cargo terminal via the above mentioned routing, and bring your steps, you can have a view onto the Cargo Apron and a preserved aircraft in the corner to the right.

10View onto Apron 10

Spot 10 gives you a nice view onto Apron 10, how coincidentially. Apron 10 is used for traffic departing from runway 29. As is is to the east, it is only usable in early morning hours. Routing is adressed for spot 7 only stop just before this runway and position yourself.

11Viewer's Terrace

The official Observation Deck is open again. It is glazed and roofed. Visitors can enjoy a cafe, a gift shop and free WiFi. Terrace is equipped with two lifts and stairs. The entry to the terrace is from the descent to the train station. Entry is free and open daily from 6:00 until 22:00

12View onto the northern aprons

A view onto the northern aprons, including the military apron can be obtained from spot 12. If you park your car at the available parkings or arrived by bus, you will have to go to the new terminal 2, level departure. Go to the north of this departure level and walk along the glass towards the toilets. From here you will have a good view onto these aprons. For photography, go outside and take the circular stair to the arrival level. From the stair, you can take pictures of the parked aircraft. Do mind the security post near the airport entrance. Furthermore, when inside Terminal A you will be able to take good pictures through the glass as it is a very open building.

13View onto the aprons

Another advantage point onto the aprons is spot 13. There is a small parking for your car. You will find this spot by taking the street 17 Stycznia. Just before the turn to the left, there is a large building with a circular top. Take a right here towards the LOT area. Steps are needed.

14View onto runway 15

If they are landing on runway 15, for whatever reason, this is the spot. On the Aleja Krakowska, there is a small road towards the fence just south of the McDonalds. Drive into it to have another vantage point.