Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport


Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport 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 1953–56 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. 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 three trains a day covering the route between Szczecin and the airport using the new 4 km spur.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger statistics

Ground transportation

Train

The airport has infrequent train connections to Szczecin, Goleniów, Gryfice and Kołobrzeg. The train takes 45 minutes from Szczecin and 90 minutes from Kołobrzeg to get to the airport.

Road

The airport is located 45 km away from Szczecin by taxi, using the S3 and A6. There are cheap coaches available heading to the city after every planes' arrival.