Copernicus Wrocław Airport

EPWR / WRO

Wrocław, PL

Last Updated
May 14, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
12 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EPWR 141800Z 15012KT 9999 SCT030CB 13/06 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 404 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,404 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Copernicus Wrocław Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,000 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Light Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EPWR 141730Z 1418/1518 22010KT CAVOK BECMG 1418/1421 16005KT TEMPO 1418/1422 25015G25KT 4000 SHRA BKN030CB PROB40 TEMPO 1418/1420 2000 TSRA BKN014CB BECMG 1500/1503 -RA BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 1506/1510 3000 SHRA BKN007CB BECMG 1509/1512 BKN025 TEMPO 1510/1518 4000 SHRA BKN009 BKN015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
00:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain
06:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+12h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PWR
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
8,212 ft 147 ft CONC-ASPH 116°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EPWR

11,010 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.4%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
6.3%

Copernicus Wrocław Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
5.3%
E
16.6%
SE
20.3%
S
8.9%
SW
10.1%
W
21.6%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -13°C to 32°C
-13°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.5%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 11,010 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Copernicus Wrocław Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EPWR
IATA Code: WRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 404 ft MSL

Location

City: Wrocław
Country: PL
Latitude: 51.103719°
Longitude: 16.882096°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,212 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: CONC-ASPH
ILS: No

About Copernicus Wrocław Airport

Overview

Copernicus Wrocław Airport serves the city of Wrocław in southwestern Poland, operating as a medium-sized regional airport at 404 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 51.103719, 16.882096, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for Lower Silesia's transportation network.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at EPWR demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 61% of observations. Seasonal temperature ranges from -13°C to 32°C create diverse flying environments, with pilots experiencing most predictable conditions during September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport features a single concrete-asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 8,212 feet, offering substantial operational flexibility. Wind patterns consistently favor southeast directions at 135°, with an average speed of 7.5 knots and occasional gusts up to 26 knots, presenting moderate wind challenge scenarios for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with a 100% compatible wind orientation and modest average crosswind of 3.3 knots. Pilots can expect generally good visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence at 12.2% and extremely rare instances of visibility below 3 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.