Airport layout & stands
Operational
Departures
 
 
26
Arrivals
 
 
26
ICAO/IATA EPMO / WMI
Name Warszawa-Modlin
Transition Altitude 6500 ft AMSL
Transition Level FL 80 Based on current QNH
ATC Online
DEL
119.675
GND
TWR
123.930
APP
128.805
125.055
  • Preferred runways Departure preferred runways are as follows: 29, 11.
    ATC Clearance

    All flights shall leave TMA Warszawa via one of the following fixes:

    BAMSO, EVINA, LOLSI, OLILA, SOXER, XIMBA.

    SID name shall not be put in the flight plan.

    All SIDs at Warsaw-Modlin are RNAV 1. In order to execute them, your aircraft has to be capable of area navigation (e.g. FMC, GPS, INS). If you are unable to perform it, or you are not sure about it, inform ATC before obtaining IFR clearance.

    Modlin Delivery (EPMO_DEL) is the clearance delivery station for Warsaw-Modlin Airport. To get your IFR clearance, contact Modlin Delivery not more than 30 minutes before Off Block Time only with your callsign, destination and received ATIS information. Your clearance will contain: runway, assigned SID or other departure instructions, the initial climb, your squawk code and current ATIS information.

    If you are unable to comply with SIDs request a non-standard departure on initial contact with clearance delivery. In that case you may expect radar vectoring after departure.

    Please remember that currently we do not serve DCL/PDC clearance. 

    Taxi procedures

    There are no “rapid-exit” taxiways.

    Runway 26 should be vacated via TWY D and runway 08 via TWY C.

    Deicing is performed on stands.

    Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)

    When RVR is less than 550 m and/or cloud ceiling is less than 200 ft Low Visibility Procedures are in operation.

    During LVP for landing only runway 08 should be used. After landing runway should be vacated by taxiway B or C.

    During LVP only A1, A2, B and C taxiways can be used. Departures can be conducted on runway 26 or 08. Minimum RVR for departure is 125 m.

    Start-up, pushback and taxi

    Pushback is mandatory at stands 1-10. On other stands you can taxi out of the stand. 
    Start-up and pushback

    Modlin Tower is responsible for all start-up, pushback and taxi. To ensure an adequate traffic flow, have your tow truck already connected when requesting pushback. On some remote stands pushback is not required, just request start-up and then you can taxi out of stand. 

    Taxi

    Before requesting taxi prepare taxi charts for the aerodrome. This is very helpful for both pilots and controllers.

    Take-off and departure 

    Delivery controller will handle you to Tower with “contact” or “monitor frequency” instruction. If you are advised to monitor frequency – do not transmit, wait for controller to call you. When contacting Tower – contact with your callsign only, controller will find you.

    Prior to your departure, you should double check your FMC and the transponder: make sure you have the correct SID, your squawk code set and the transponder operating in Mode C. Be ready for departure upon reaching the holding point. In order to keep runway occupancy to a minimum, expect to receive an immediate takeoff clearance. ATC will assume every aircraft at the holding point is able to commence line up and take-off roll after clearance issued with no delay. If you are unable to comply with it, inform Modlin Tower before being number 1 in departure sequence.

    It is very important to strictly adhere to your SID and initial climb until given further instructions! When contacting the new controller, you should listen for other traffic talking on frequency to not interrupt them.

  • Preferred runways Arrival preferred runways are as follows: 08, 26.
    Arrival Procedures

    Entry to TMA Warszawa shall be planned via one of the following entry fixes:

    NUBLI, GOGUS, DOSIX, LIMVI, LOGDA, NEPOX, SORIX.

    Expect being assigned the correct STAR.

    As with SIDs, RNAV-1 equipment is required. If you are unable to follow the procedure, put it in your flight plan and inform the ACC controller on initial contact. You may expect vectors for arrival.

    Entering TMA Warszawa you have to reduce your airspeed according to the charts.

    The STARs only define the horizontal flight profile. Every level change (descent) has to be explicitly instructed by the ATC.

    After being issued the approach clearance, the STAR shall be continued until established on final.

    When traffic load permits, you may expect a shortcut to one of the points of the procedure.

    STAR may be cancelled by ATC before FAF/FAP by vectoring to the approach.

    Final Approach AVAILABLE APPROACHES

    RWY 08: ILS CAT I-II, RNP, VOR

    RWY 26: RNP, VOR. VISUAL

    During final approach it is advised to maintain speed of 180 kts or greater (if possible) until 6NM DME and 160 kts or greater (if possible) until 4 NM DME. ATC may impose other speed restrictions.
    If unable to comply, notify ATC immediately.

    On runway

    For RWY 26 it is preferred to vacate via D.

    For RWY 08 it is preferred to vacate via C.

    Taxi-in After finishing landing roll and vacating the RWY, the crew shall establish communication with Tower and will receive taxi instructions.
  • Procedures

    VFR flights in CTR WARSZAWA/Modlin are required to have a flight plan. Flights shall take place according to the published VFR routes. Shortcuts, other than published, are not permitted.

    Constant (cruising) altitude and pattern altitude for VFR flights in CTR EPMO is 1500 ft. It is caused by dense buildings and high obstacles surrounding the airport. Flights shall not take place below that altitude. Flight above that altitude require coordination with APP or ACC controller (if online).

    Descent below 1500 ft is permitted only in close vicinity of the airport, during published holding procedures over VFR reporting points, approaches and runway operations.

    During high traffic load, aircraft in VFR flight may be instructed to hold as published over the following points:

    Point INDIA – arrival from HOTEL or YANKEE. Holding is published - on the north side of INDIA.

    Point UNIFORM – arrival from VICTOR or JULIETT. Holding is published - on the south side of UNIFORM.

    CTR WARSZAWA/Modlin is class D airspace.