Szczecin 2023-01-05.
Szczecin Dabie Airport.
Geographic coordinates: 53.392N 14.633E. Elevation 1 m above sea level (3 ft).
The airport has a ground landing field. The first RWY is marked out with dimensions of 900 m x 100 m, in the direction of 094/274. (Previous dimensions 1,060 m x 55 m). The second RWY with dimensions of 760 m x 50 m, in the direction 060/240. Radio frequencies: Szczecin Kwadrat/Szczecin Aero: 125.335 MHZ (previously 122.200 MHz) and Szczecin Port / Szczecin Info: 122.700 MHz. ICAO code; EPSD. Registration No. ULC 37.
The airport is of a civil-sport type. The host of the facility is the Aeroclub of Szczecin. Prior to arrival at the airport in Szczecin-Dąbie (EPSD), it is necessary to obtain permission for landing from the manager. Contact +48 91 461 4226, +48 91 461 55 50 Szczecin Aeroclub. The airport area may be wet. Northern circle for powered aircraft. The gliders make a southern circle.
The user of the Szczecin Dąbie airport is also the Police Aviation Section of the Police Headquarters in Szczecin. Police helicopters are based here.
The airport is located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, within the city limits of Szczecin. The airport is located in the right-bank part of Szczecin in the Dąbie district, at ul. Przestrzenna 10, 70-800 Szczecin. The airport is located on the lake called Dąbie.
Airport history.
Szczecin Dąbie Airport was built in German times, around 1925. It became part of the communication airports in the latitudinal direction, connecting Berlin, Gdańsk and Królewiec. The location of the airport on Lake Dąbie was dictated by the operation of many seaplanes and flying boats at that time. A refueling station for refueling seaplanes was built on the quay. A slipway was built for hauling seaplanes ashore for inspection and repair. As the landing field is waterlogged, a system of drainage drains with a pumping station was installed.
A large reinforced concrete hangar with sliding doors was built near the take-off field. Administrative, social, training and storage buildings were built next to the hangar. An observation tower was also built. Just before the outbreak of the Second World War, all buildings were painted in protective camouflage.
In 1947, the airport was taken over by the Polish administration. Due to the midwives, the airport was not suitable for military purposes. The airport was given a civil, sports communication character. The airport was used by communication planes of PLL LOT. These were usually Lisunov Li-2 and Douglas DC-3 aircraft. Around 1963, LOT Polish Airlines planes were moved to the military airport in Goleniów. The reason for the transfer was also the change of aircraft in the LOT Polish Airlines fleet to Antonov An-24 and Iliuszyn Ił-18 aircraft, which could not use the ground take-off field.
Serious problems at the airport began in the 1980s. The authorities of the People's Republic of Poland decided to organize a socialist youth rally. Youth were placed in tents placed on the landing field. The preparatory work carried out led to damage to the drainage system. From that moment, rainwater often stood in the field of ascents, and the spring thaw worsened the situation. The construction of a new road bridge, which connected both parts of Szczecin, made the exploitation of the landing field even more difficult.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman