Flights from Radom airport moved to Warsaw after fatal F-16 crash

On Friday, August 29, planned flights to and from Radom, a city about 100 km (62 miles) south of the capital of Poland, were moved to Chopin Airport, LOT Airlines’ press office announced.

Flights from Radom have been moved to Warsaw, LOT Airlines announced, following the tragic accident on August 28, 2025, during Air Show practice exercises.

Photo: Courtesy of Radom Airport

Passengers will be provided with transport to and from the airport.

"Warsaw-Radom Airport is currently closed until Saturday, August 30, at 2:00 a.m. local time. Detailed information about specific flights can be obtained from the airlines," the airport said.

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The suspension of flights follows the tragic crash of an F-16 fighter jet from the Tiger Demo Team at Radom Airport on August 28, during rehearsals for the Air Show. The pilot, Major Maciej Krakowian, known as “Slab,” was killed on impact.

International air shows had been scheduled at Radom Airport on August 30 and 31. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that this year’s events have been canceled due to the accident.

The airport expressed its deepest condolences to the pilot’s family and friends and said its thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy.

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Source: IAR/Warsaw-Radom Airport