The Master Architect for Poland’s new CPK Airport has submitted the construction design for the new airport, railway station, and public transport interchange hub to the CPK company.
The design acceptance process is now underway and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, the first phase of the airport remains on track to open at the end of 2032. This initial phase will see the airport capable of handling approximately 11,000 passengers per hour.
Dariusz Klimczak, Minister of Infrastructure said:Under the Ministry of Infrastructure, we are advancing the updated CPK project, crucial for Poland. Building permit drawings are ready for submission, and design work is nearly complete.
The passenger terminal will span approximately 450,000 square metres, with passenger services distributed across three levels:
- Level +2: Ticket and baggage check-in, security screening, Schengen zone arrivals and departures, and some Non-Schengen arrivals.
- Level +1: Non-Schengen zone arrivals and departures, transfer centres, and passport control.
- Level 0: Schengen and Non-Schengen bus gates, baggage claim hall, and arrivals hall.
The main terminal building will connect with the airside piers, allowing passengers to directly reach their aircraft.
In addition, the airport’s design includes an atrium to serve as a shared transfer area for the airport, train and bus services.
Dr. Filip Czernicki, CEO of CPK said:As previously announced, we are consistently taking the next steps in preparing for the construction of the new airport. We have received the construction documentation from the designer, which includes approximately 6,250 design drawings and over 50 reports. Right now, a thorough verification of the documentation is underway.
The CPK Master Architect consortium consists of Foster + Partners and Buro Happold, along with over 30 other companies from various sectors, including NACO, Kuryłowicz & Associates, and Cundall.
A total of nearly 500 designers have contributed to the multidisciplinary design of the terminal, railway station, and bus station.
Grant Brooker, Head of Studio at Foster + Partners said:The CPK investment presents a truly unique opportunity to design an entirely new airport from scratch. Our goal was to create accessible, intuitive, and passenger-friendly infrastructure that ensures comfort, short transfer times, and a positive travel experience. Our design is focused on passengers and their needs.
In the first phase of construction, the northern and central piers will be constructed. The timeline for building the southern pier will then depend on traffic forecasts.
The northern pier will be used for long-haul flights to the Non-Schengen countries, while the central piers will have the flexibility to accommodate flights to both Schengen and Non-Schengen zones.
Phase I of the project is expected to include 27 dedicated contact stands for narrow-body aircraft and 23 contact stands for wide-body aircraft.
