Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (Polish:Port Lotniczy Szczecin–Goleniów im. NSZZ Solidarność (IATA: SZZ) is the main domestic and international airport serving the city of Szczecin in Poland and is located northeast of the city, near the town of Goleniów, in the village of Glewice. About 1.6 million residents live within its catchment area.
History Early years
The airport was constructed between 1953 and 1956 at the height of the Cold War, east of Goleniów. It was constructed as a standard military airport with a runway and basic airport infrastructure (hangars, air traffic control tower, etc.). In 1967, the civilian airport at Dąbie was relocated to the site and named Port Lotniczy Szczecin–Goleniów. In 1976–77, the runway was extended to and a new passenger terminal was constructed.
Development since the 1990s Works to improve the runway and the main apron were undertaken in 1998. The airport's electricity supply together with the runway and approach lighting was upgraded in 1999. A new passenger terminal was opened in 2001 and further expansion works commenced on the terminal in 2005. Construction commenced on a new air traffic control tower in 2004, and was finished by the end of 2005. The terminal expansion concluded in April 2006, at which time the airport was renamed for the Solidarność trade union.
In July 2013, a 4 km spur linking the airport to the mainline between Szczecin and Kołobrzeg opened, creating a direct rail link between the airport and the city of Szczecin. There are up to 8 trains a day covering the route between Szczecin and the airport using the new 4 km spur, with the journey from Szczecin Main railway station taking approximately 50 minutes.
Airlines and destinations The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights to and from Szczecin–Goleniów Airport:
Passenger statistics
+ Traffic by calendar year Passengers Change Movements Cargo (tonnes)2007231,711 15.1% 9,790 1,235.882008297,027 28.2% 11,808 488.562009296,234 0.3% 11,009 181.372010280,213 5.4% 11,258 118.562011262,089 6.5% 10,395 142.932012356,006 35.8% 11,767 77.572013323,744 9.1% 11,152 40.792014287,029 11.3% 8,253 21.42015412,547 44.2% 8,326 65.952016467,877 13.4% 8,757 574.92017578,691 23.7% 8,038 149.892018598,971 3.5% 9,133 37.332019576,072 3.8% 8,897 10.952020184,802 67.9% 5,706 4.572021181,886 1.6% 6,435 8.372022419,905 130.9% 9,370 70.272023477,494 13.7% 9,208 90.89
Ground transportation
Rail The airport is served by Port Lotniczy Szczecin Goleniów railway station, which is served by Polregio trains.
Road The airport is located 45 km away from Szczecin using the S3 and A6. Coaches are also available.
See also List of airports in Poland Air ambulances in Poland
References
External links
Official website