Krosno

Krosno
Flying Eastern Poland
The plane of the „Krosair” Podkarpacie Airlines has landed. Flight
number 44 from Gdańsk and Ełk. The plane is taxiing to station four.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Krosno. Thank you for flying with
us. We wish you a nice stay, successful meetings and talks as well as
many interesting experiences…”
“’Airtaxi’ to Koszyce, flight number 45 will depart according to schedule. The passengers are requested to
check in at gate six… We remind the passengers that
the plane of Austrian Airlines from Koszyce to Vienna
departs at 3.20 pm, you are requested to…” – when will
we hear and see for certain a nice lady announcing such
and other similar information…?
As opposed to what it seems, the question sounds justified, taking into account the plans of not only the visionaries
from Krosno as well as … the reality. There is no other place in Poland with more “aero-terms” than Krosno: Ekolot (eng. eco flight),
Aerospace, Aerokros, Lightplanes, Avia Service, Aviation Valley,
etc., and their designates can be seen, touched, viewed inside…
The project entitled “Flying Eastern Poland” makes the visions
real, implements plans, confirms the sense of thinking about the
future. It is implemented by Krosno (Podkarpacie voivodship) in
partnership with Chełm (Lublin voivodship) and Ełk (Warmia-Mazury voivodship). The essence of the programme is construction
(Ełk) and modernisation (Krosno) of the airports and creation of an
offer for the aviation industry (Chełm), which will contribute to an
increase of the investment, tourism and scientific attractiveness of
the beneficiary cities.
Krosno, due to its importance and tradition, has assumed a leading role in its approach to “Flying Eastern Poland”. It is the city
which, similarly as in the period of the 19th century oil prosperity,
wants to confirm its role in the processes stimulating progress and
systematic increase of its inhabitants’ quality of life. Glass, oil and
aeroplanes… The latter ones will be particularly helpful in flying
faster and higher…
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LOCATION
Krosno is located at the national road No. 28. The international
road E-371, leading to the border crossing with Slovakia in Barwinek (37 km from Krosno) and to Rzeszów (70 km) runs at the
distance of 5 km. The nearest international airports are in Rzeszów,
Kraków and Slovakian Koszyce. There is a local airport in Krosno,
developed and systematically adjusted to general aviation (entire
private and commercial air traffic, except for scheduled and military flights).
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Krosno, a medieval borough with fortifications, a former Royal
Free City of Krosno, which used to be referred to as “small Cracow”,
located by King Casimir the Great in the half of the 14th century.
Situated on the river of Wisłok in the southern part of Podkarpackie voivodship, the city charms with its beauty of medieval
churches and historical tenement houses, situated mainly within
the Market as well as in other parts of the city. Nowadays, there
are about 47 thousand people for whom the present and future
mean opportunity. Krosno has been recognised as number 1 in
Podkarpacie in the “Report on the investment attractiveness of the
Polish voivodships 2012”. The city is a strong industrial and service
centre and its potential is demonstrated, for instance, by a great
variety of business branches. The most important industry sectors
on which the local economy is based have their roots in rich traditions and continuous introduction of innovations.
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GLASS
The history of glass production in Krosno began in the twenties
of the previous century. It is the only glass-producing centre
in Poland, whose location is not determined by the presence
of glass-making sands, but the energy source – the local deposits of natural gas. Krosno and its area have become one of
the largest centres of utility, decoration and domestic glass as
well as glass fibre production in Europe. In the city and its area,
there are several dozen companies related to manufacture
and decoration of glass. There are not only the highest quality
products made in the city – collections of wine glasses, vases
or carafes, but also unique sculptures, glass images, decorative
statuettes and even elements of interior design – a glass door
with extraordinary ornaments made by means of a modern fusing method.
The oldest plant is Krośnieńskie Huty Szkła KROSNO SA with
almost 90-year-old tradition. It is the largest and best known
glass manufacturer in Poland as well as one of the world market
leaders.
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CARS
The automotive industry has existed in Krosno since 1945. It was
then that the first plant manufacturing shock absorbers was established. Today, the automotive companies create a strong branch of
the local economy and they belong to the largest employers in the
city. BWI Poland Technologies is an enterprise with Chinese capital, a leading manufacturer of shock absorbers for such car makes
as BMW, Ford, Volvo, Opel, Land Rover, Peugeot, Citroen, Audi and
Ferrari.
On the other hand, FA Krosno SA is a national producer of gas
springs, steering rods and cup-and-ball joints. The company’s own
research-development laboratory allows it to introduce technologies, manufacturing methods and quality control systems, innovative on a world scale.
OIL
15 kilometres from Krosno, in the Bóbrka region, thanks to Ignacy
Łukasiewicz and his partners, Karol Klobassa-Zrenecki and Tytus
Trzecieski, the oil industry was born in 1845. It was the place of
establishment of the world’s first mine of rock oil, as petroleum
used to be called. That was the beginning of something that rules
and will surely keep ruling the spheres of influence on the world
markets.
It was the place of birth of various techniques, technologies and
constructions which laid the foundations for the development of
various branches of the oil industry, from geology and searches,
drilling and mining, refinery industry to distribution of oil and its
products. It was the place of birth of an industry which brought
great civilization development to the world.
Near Krosno, there is a thriving Oil Refinery Jedlicze. The divisions
of PGNiG Technologie SA functioning in the city produce devices
and apparatuses for the mining of oil and gas, elements of drilling
platform equipment, steel structures for technically and technologically advanced oil and gas industry facilities.
AEROPLANES
The aviation tradition of Krosno is slightly “younger”. It was begun
in 1945 by the company WSK PZL – Krosno, launching the production of gliders. The area of Wisłok is a place of production of aircraft
which can be seen as a whole or the elements of other wholes at
the airports and in the air space of the entire world. Krosno aims
high… The aviation trade companies of Krosno are characterised
by a high degree of innovation. They conduct not only a production activity, but also carry out research and development operations. They represent the Polish technical thought. They create
their own innovative structures achieving success on the international markets.
The representatives of the world aviation industry leaders have
located their seats in Krosno, due to attractive location and traditions of the region.
parts for Goodrich company. The group of recipients includes wellknown manufacturers from the aviation, automotive, drilling-oil,
power supply and furniture branches operating both on the domestic and foreign market.
WSK PZL – Krosno SA
www.wsk-krosno.pl
The company has been operating since 1945. It produces such
elements as aviation subassemblies (body and chassis structures)
and tools used in the aviation industry.
PPHU EKOLOT
www.ekolot.pl
The company was established in 1995 and manufactures aircraft
designed by an extraordinary constructor,
Jerzy Krawczyk.
“FLYING GIANTS” FROM KROSNO
Goodrich Aerospace Poland Sp. z o. o.
– UTC Aerospace Systems
www.goodrich.com
The company is a part of the global concern Goodrich Corporation,
a provider of systems and services for the aviation and defence industry. The “Krosno branch” of the corporation manufactures subassemblies of the chassis for civil and military aeroplanes. If there
is a boeing, gulfstream, bombardier or airbus on the ground or in
the sky, we can assume with a high degree of certainty that they
include a component coming from the city situated on the river
Wisłok. F-16 takes off and lands with the support of the chassis
produced by Goodrich Aerospace Poland from Krosno.
PPHU WIET-POL
www.wietpol.com.pl
The company manufactures and renders services in the metal
branch. It specialises in, among other things, machining, production of bolts, screws and seal rings, galvanic processing and
making steel structures. It is the largest sub-provider of aviation
JK 05L Junior, JK 01A Elf, KR-030
Topaz are three flagship products of “Ekolot”, made of composites
based on glass or carbon fibres. The ultralight planes are wellknown in the entire aviation world and valued for such properties
as safety, ease of piloting and low use costs.
FK-Lightplanes Sp. z o.o.
www.fk-lightplanes.com
The company produces ultralight planes of German construction,
sold around the world. FK-Lightplanes manufactures 3 types of
planes: FK9 Ela, F12 Comet, FK14 Polaris - high-wing monoplane, biplane
and low-wing monoplane. They are all
characterised by stylish design and low fuel
consumption. The 360° panoramic views from
the FK14 cabin provide an unforgettable experience. The planes are used for recreation, training and
sport purposes.
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AVIATION CLUSTERS
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Lotnicze Zakłady Produkcyjno
-Naprawcze „Aero – Kros” Sp. z o.o.
www.aero-kros.com
“Aero-Kros” is an heir of the rich traditions and experiences of the
Polish Aeroclub within the scope of manufacture of the aviation
equipment and service of aircraft. It commenced its operation in
1956. Currently, the company produces its own designed ultralight
plane – MP-02 Czajka, characterised by a wide range and low
use costs which, in combination with aerodynamics and
performance, are conducive to the commercial
application of the machine, for instance, for patrolling large areas.
AVIATION VALLEY
www.dolinalotnicza.pl
Apart from being located on the river Wisłok, Krosno is situated,
despite the terrain shape, in ... an Aviation ... Valley. The Association
of the Aviation Industry Entrepreneurs, “Dolina Lotnicza” (Aviation
Valley), with its seat in Rzeszów, associates over 90 members. It
includes Goodrich, WSK “PZL-Krosno”, Wiet-Pol PPHU Piotr Wietecha and LZPN “Aero – Kros”. It is the largest world-class Polish
industrial cluster and its operation is reflected in the
dynamic development of Podkarpackie voivodship.
LIGHT AND ULTRALIGHT
AVIATION CLUSTER
www.klasterlotniczy.pl
Peszke s. c.
www.peszke.com
The company has been operating since 1989
and its founder is a talented constructor, Grzegorz Peszke. It manufactures modern propellers
for light, ultralight and special planes as well as ultralight trikes and autogyroes. Furthermore, it implements the production of a motor glider with pneumatic drive, innovative on a world scale.
Avia Service Krosno
The company was established in 2007 by Krzysztof Lampert, an experienced mechanic, combining
knowledge and passion for aviation in his work. The
company deals with repairs and extensive renovation
of ultralight planes.
The Subcarpathian Aviation Cluster associates
several dozen entities from the aviation and related branches joining their forces to perform
common projects. The Cluster Coordinator is
the B-4 Association from Rzeszów. The companies follow the mission of creation of a group
of providers and manufacturers of subassemblies for the aviation industry, production of
ecological planes and implementation of innovative solutions in civil aviation. The cluster provides its members with access to the most modern
machines and devices as well as a production area in the
production hall located in Krosno, and supports them in their
search for external sources for development.
“BREEDING GROUNDS FOR STAFF”
IN KROSNO – WHERE TO FIND A
MECHANIC ...
KROSNO STATE COLLEGE
The Institute of Technology
major: mechanics and machine construction
specialty: aviation mechanics and piloting
The graduate of this specialty gains good knowledge of aviation
technique, with particular consideration of avionics, construction
of airframes and aviation engines. These issues cover the construction, operation and use as well as diagnostics of the particular assemblies of the planes. The theoretical knowledge and practical
skills constitute a form of preparation to the efforts to obtain the
individual certificate of the Civil Aviation Office, required in the
profession of an aviation mechanic. Having completed the first
degree studies, the graduate engineer can:
–– diagnose conditions of proper operation of the aviation engines,
–– use the aviation navigation systems,
–– conduct basic repairs of the aviation equipment.
STANISŁAW STASZIC UPPER SECONDARY
SCHOOLS COMPLEX IN KROSNO
(“MECHANIC”)
Modern Technologies Centre for aviation professions (aviation
mechanics, avionics):
–– aviation mechanic-technician – a specialist dealing with repairs of aircraft and their subassemblies, a qualified employee,
knowing the regulations of the aviation law, able to read the
airframe and engine documentation,
–– avionics technician – a specialist in the discipline of aviation
electronics and automatics.
The school possesses the state-of-the-art laboratories, serving the
school and university students who raise their professional qualifications. It gives solid foundations for the operation and designing of aircraft as well as prepares to obtain the international PART
licence, authorising to work at the airports in Poland and in all
countries of the world.
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PODKARPACKI AEROCLUB –
AVIATION SCHOOL IN KROSNO
www.aeroklub-podkarpacki.pl
Podkarpacki Aeroclub is an organisation with a beautiful,
over 65-years long history, one of the largest and most active
aeroclubs in the country. It has the following sections: gliding,
planes, parachuting, model-making, light planes and Senior’s
Club. All sections provide the opportunity to test oneself by
taking part in trainings and, later, with “good winds” jumping,
flying or launching “one’s own aircraft model”.
An essential role in the education of the future constructors,
mechanics and pilots is fulfilled by Krosno Aviation Modelmakers’ Association. The amateur enthusiasts develop their
love for aviation from their childhood, and the successes they
have inspire them to start their professional career in aviation. The pilots, gliders and model-makers from Krosno used
to be and are important persons in the Polish air space.
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49°40’59,05’’ N
21°44’01,11’’ E
Elevation: 280 m AMSL
Frequency: 122.4 MHz
Fuel: AVGAS 100 LL
ICAO code: EPKR
AIRPORT
The airport in Krosno was opened in 1932. Then, it was one of
the largest and most modern fitted airports in Europe. Currently
it is used for course, training and recreation purposes.
The airport is managed by the self-government of Krosno. The
main user is Podkarpacki Aeroclub, and the other users are the
aviation training centres as well as plane manufacturers from
Krosno, Rzeszów and Mielec.
There are certain investment “attempts” which will allow for full
use of the “aero-acreage” constituted by the airport in Krosno
and the adjacent terrains. The plans for the nearest future cover
creation of appropriate conditions for aviation schools and manufacturers who plan to conduct the aviation equipment tests in
Krosno. An important objective is also the increase of the socalled general aviation traffic, i.e. opening of an airport for light
and ultralight, business and private planes, similarly to other
countries in Europe and around the world. The future can also
bring the launch of flights of the air taxis (e.g. with the use of the
Beechcraft King Air plane for 7 people ...).
Airport modernisation:
• NDB radio beacon,
• aprons,
• new plane hangar,
• airport fuel station,
• maintenance of the grassy landing area allowing for
aviation operations in various directions,
• upward extension of the tower, its adjustment to airport management and providing AFIS air information
service,
• new plane hangar,
• taxiways,
• hardened runway 1100 x 30 m with lightning, bearing
strength of pavement PCN = 50,
• aeronautical meteorological station,
• fencing, patrol road,
• PAPI approach path indicator,
• innovative R-NAV GNSS satellite navigation procedures.
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SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Area: 35.7 ha
Intended application: complex I and V – innovative production
and services; complex II, III and IV with direct access to the airport
– aviation and related activities.
Available infrastructure: electricity, gas, water pipeline, sanitary and rain sewage system, yard for trucks; direct access to
the runway of the airport from a part of the terrain. Access
to the terrains by a new road connected to the national road
no. 28. At the border there will be a new city bypass road constructed, facilitating communication.
Terrains covered with the local spatial development plan.
Investment support:
–– income tax exemptions within the Special Economic Zone
“EURO – PARK” Mielec – for investors who will incur expenses
with the value of at least EUR 100 thousand. The value of exemption for large investors is 50% of the incurred costs of a
new investment or two-years’ costs of work of the newly hired
employees, and for medium and small entrepreneurs – 60%
and 70%, correspondingly.
–– real property tax exemptions arising from the creation of new
work places:
Exemption
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4 years
5 years
6 years
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newly created work
newly created work places connected with
places in the aviation the innovative activity
sector
and production outside the aviation sector
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WORTH SEEING ...
Krosno is one of the Bieszczady Mountains gates, the wildest and
most mysterious as well as the most charming Polish mountains.
There is still some distance to them (Polańczyk – 74 km, Ustrzyki
Górne – 127 km), but looking from the West, Krosno is the largest city in their vicinity. Up to 1998 the capital of the voivodship
and the administrative “owner” of the wonderful mountains. Flying over the Bieszczady Mountains… Today it’s possible and it
provides unforgettable experiences to everyone who will see the
panorama of pastures or sail boats on Soliński Basin from a bird’s
eye view.
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However, before we fly there, it is worth looking closer at Krosno,
at the magical places. You are invited to:
• admire balloons over Krosno. The first weekend of May in Krosno is, apart from various calendar holiday occasions, a balloon
festival. Since 2000 on these days the sky above the city and
poviat becomes colourful and full of balloons and the sport
competitions provide an opportunity to have a great time on
the ground, for concerts, meetings, attractions for the older
and younger event guests. The International Mountain Balloon Competition is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cyclic sport events in Poland.
• the Glass Heritage Centre in Krosno – a tourism-cultural facility, presenting the topic of glass-works and glass creations in
an innovative manner.
• visit the historical Market of Krosno, the most picturesque
place in this city.
• the Podkarpackie Museum in Krosno, possessing the largest collection of kerosene lamps in Europe.
While in areas of Krosno, one must visit, in particular:
• Odrzykoń with the ruins of “Kamieniec” castle, once the
largest stronghold of south-eastern Poland. It is very close to
“Prządki” Nature Reserve in Czarnorzeki from here.
• Oil and Gas Industry Museum in Bóbrka – the oldest crude
oil mine in the world.
• Carpathian Troy – an archaeological heritage park located
in Trzcinica where one of the first fortified settlements in the
territory of Poland was discovered, dated at the beginning of
the bronze age (over 4000 years ago).
• Magurski National Park, a wonderful place for all those
who seek peace and quiet in the primeval wilderness of the
Karpaty Mountains or in the mountain meadows full of orchids.
It would take too long to enumerate all magical places in the {15}
Krosno Land. Dukla, Iwonicz and Rymanów health resorts, Karpaty Temples Track, cycling path “Museums of the Beskidy Mountains”…
Whoever decides to come and stay here, for shorter, longer for
ever, for business, for tourism… anyways – they won’t regret it.
And they’ll even tell others to do the same. There is enough place
and opportunities for many.
MUNICIPAL OFFICE OF THE CITY OF KROSNO
ul. Lwowska 28 A, 38-400 Krosno
Tel. + 48 13 47 43 219
Fax + 48 13 43 62 865
e-mail: rm@um.krosno.pl
www.krosno.pl
European funds – for Development of Eastern Poland
Free publication financed from the assets of the European Regional Development Fund within
the framework of the Operational Programme Development of Eastern Poland