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Łask Air Base

Łask, Poland
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Polish Air Force base hosting NATO allied air training.

Location
Łask, Poland
Łask Air Base (ICAO: EPLK) is a military airfield located near the city of Łask in central Poland, operated by the Polish Air Force. It serves as one of Poland's primary tactical air bases and has a long history of hosting combat aviation units. The base gained increased international prominence following Poland's acquisition of F-16 Fighting Falcons, with the 10th Tactical Squadron operating from this location. Łask has also hosted rotational deployments of U.S. Air Force aircraft and personnel as part of NATO's enhanced presence and bilateral defense cooperation with Poland. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the strategic importance of Łask increased significantly, with the base receiving additional allied attention and resources. It is also associated with Poland's plans to receive F-35 aircraft in the future.
Getting to & from
The base is located approximately 4 kilometers from the city of Łask, with road access via local routes connecting to the regional road network.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the Polish Air Force's 10th Tactical Squadron flying F-16C/D Block 52+ aircraft.
  • ›Has hosted rotational U.S. Air Force deployments as part of NATO assurance measures.
  • ›Located in the Łódź Voivodeship in central Poland.
  • ›Strategic importance increased after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
  • ›Associated with Poland's planned future F-35A procurement for basing.
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City & Place Guide

Quiet Polish town with medieval roots and military heritage.

Łask is a small town in central Poland, located in Łódź Voivodeship about 30 kilometres southwest of Łódź. Though modest in size, it carries a history stretching back to the early medieval period, with a town charter dating to the 15th century. Its relaxed pace and authentic local character offer a glimpse of everyday Polish life away from tourist crowds.

The town is perhaps best known today for hosting the 32nd Air Base of the Polish Air Force, one of the most strategically significant military installations in Poland and a NATO-allied facility. Beyond its military presence, Łask features a charming market square, historic churches, and easy access to the surrounding Łask Upland landscape.

  • •Collegiate Church of the Assumption — a late-Gothic church dating to the 15th century with notable interior details.
  • •Łask Market Square — a modest but pleasant town centre reflecting centuries of local history.
  • •Łask Upland scenery — gentle rolling terrain ideal for quiet walks and cycling in the surrounding countryside.
  • •Church of St. Anne — a smaller historic church worth a brief visit for its architecture.
  • •Local cemetery monuments — historic gravestones reflecting the region's Polish and Jewish heritage.
  • •Nearby Żeronice reservoir — a local recreational spot popular with anglers and nature walkers.

Getting around: Łask is served by regional bus connections linking it to Łódź and nearby towns, with PKS buses being the primary option. The town has a small railway station on the Łódź–Częstochowa line, offering infrequent but useful connections. Within the town itself, most sights are easily walkable, and taxis are available for short local trips; rideshare apps like Bolt operate in the region.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn, particularly May to September, offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the town and surrounding countryside.

Local food: Try classic central Polish comfort food such as żurek (sour rye soup), kotlet schabowy (breaded pork cutlet), and fresh pastries from local piekarnia bakeries.

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Encyclopaedia

32nd Air Base is a Polish Air Force base, located in Łask, about 30 km south-west of Łódź. It is one of the two bases where Poland's F-16 fighters are stationed, the other being 31st Air Base. 9 of them were first moved there in October 2008. The goal is to have 16 fighters, operated by the 10th Tactical Squadron.

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