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EPKT Katowice MSFS
is a highly detailed scenery of Katowice International Airport in
Poland. This product is compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Katowice International Airport (Polish: Port Lotniczy
Katowice) (IATA: KTW, ICAO: EPKT) is an international airport
located in Pyrzowice in the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland.
It serves the Upper Silesian metropolitan area and a large part of
southern Poland, with convenient access from Katowice and
neighbouring cities. The airport features a 3,200 m runway (08/26)
capable of handling wide-body operations, multiple passenger
terminals and dedicated cargo infrastructure, reflecting its role as
both a high-volume leisure gateway and one of Poland's key air
freight airports.
The airfield's origins are military. Construction began in 1940
under German occupation as a Luftwaffe base, built for durable
wartime operations and eastern logistics. After 1945 the site came
under Soviet control and later was transferred to the Polish Air
Force, remaining a military installation through the Cold War era,
with infrastructure and procedures shaped primarily by defence
requirements rather than commercial aviation.
A major transition started after Poland's political and economic
transformation. In the early 1990s the airport opened to civilian
traffic and began developing passenger infrastructure, initially
modest but steadily expanding as demand grew in a densely populated
region. Charter operations became increasingly important, providing
direct access to holiday destinations and establishing Katowice as a
practical departure point for leisure travel.
The early 2000s brought rapid growth driven by the rise of low-cost
carriers and the continued strength of charters. To accommodate
increasing movements, the airport expanded terminals, apron and
landside facilities, while simultaneously developing cargo
operations supported by strong road connectivity and a central
European location. This dual profile - passenger and freight -
became a defining feature of EPKT and supported year-round
utilisation beyond seasonal peaks.
In recent years, further investments have focused on capacity,
efficiency and resilience, including terminal upgrades, additional
stands and modernised airfield systems. Today, Katowice Airport
stands as one of Poland's most important regional airports,
combining high passenger throughput with a significant cargo role
and a mature operational profile shaped by decades of
transformation.
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INSTALLATION
The product will be automatically added to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Our installer may provide you with additional optional features
during installation. To select different options, simply run the installer
again.
COMPATIBILITY
This product is compatible with all Drzewiecki Design products, all ORBX products, and all Asobo products.
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SCENERY FEATURES
A high-quality model
of EPKT Katowice International Airport, featuring the up-to-date
version with extensive details across passenger terminals, cargo
areas and airside infrastructure
FPS-friendly design
with advanced night textures, dynamic lighting, PBR materials
and high-definition mesh including accurate runway profiles
Performance-friendly
interior modeling at passenger terminals and ATC tower, detailed
cargo facilities, high-quality static aircraft, custom animated
people and ground vehicles
Custom ground layout
with realistic markings, signage and wear, individually placed
runway, taxiway and approach lighting, custom navigation
equipment
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