Ożarowice

Ożarowice is a rural commune in the Tarnogóra district, with 46 square kilometres and less than 6 thousand inhabitants. It is located in the eastern part of the Tarnogóra county, close to Miasteczko Śląskie, Świerkaniec, Bobrowniki, Mierzęcice, Siewierz, Woźniki and Koziegłowy.

Here, the International Katowice Airport is located that operates one of the longest runways in Poland. It is 3200 metres long and 45 metres wide. The airport is the “window on the world” of the Metropolis GZM. In 2018, almost 5 million passengers were handled by the airport. It is also one of the leaders of cargo traffic, in 2018 nearly 19 tons of goods were reloaded here. It is also the leader of charter traffic, with 1,974,235 passengers handled in 2018, i.e. half a million more than in 2017.

What is also important, the airport is characterized by good weather conditions, which increases the number of days fit for landing on its apron. Since November, four express bus lines have been operating in the Silesian Province, which facilitate transport between the cities of the Metropolis - Katowice, Gliwice, Zabrze, Piekary Śląskie, Bytom, Sosnowiec, Będzin and Tychy.

One of the most interesting monuments in Ożarowice is the stone church of St. Barbara. Its most eye-catching element is its main façade with a decorative Baroque gable.

One of the most characteristic landmarks in Ożarowice is the airport.