On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, the Aviation Institute in Warsaw will host a free, open‑door evening from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering visitors rare access to its laboratories, aircraft and dynamic displays.
Night at the Aviation Institute
The 14th Night at the Aviation Institute will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 17:00 to 23:00 on the premises of Łukasiewicz – Instytut Lotnictwa at 110/114 Krakowska Avenue, Warsaw. Admission is free and does not require prior registration.
Highlights of the Evening
For one evening, the Institute will open its halls, laboratories and workshops to the public. External displays will feature historic and modern aircraft, while scheduled jet‑engine launches will provide dynamic shows. In Building X, a series of talks will feature engineers, pilots and specialists in aviation photography and popularisation. Simulators and multimedia stations, including virtual aerobatics and beginner flight training, will operate throughout the night.
Family & Technical Exhibitions
The exhibition will span from classic to contemporary aircraft and equipment, and industrial and academic presentations. Aviation companies and research centres will exhibit engine components, cross‑sections, mock‑ups and modules. Engineering teams and science clubs will showcase technology demonstration kits, 3D printing, unmanned solutions and educational stations. Family‑friendly activities for children and young people will be available alongside the hard technical displays.
Safety and Access
Entry and exit will be through Gate 2 on Krakowska Avenue. Because of the ACTIVE BRAVO alert, security checks, bag screening and identity verification will be conducted at the entrance. Internal parking is unavailable; visitors are advised to use public transport, with drivers able to use general parking outside the Institute. Drone flying is prohibited throughout the event area. Elevators and toilets are accessible in Building X; the external areas may present uneven ground and increased noise during displays.
Reporter’s First‑hand Account
The City Reporter attended the previous edition without an invitation and paid for the experience with 100 % honesty. Large crowds assembled around the plane zone during jet‑engine launches and balloon displays, with audible tension and many visitors using hearing protection. Open laboratories drew long lines, yet operated efficiently, and engineers explained testing procedures in detail. The reporter frequently visited simulators, where children eagerly took the controls and adults queried specifics. Lectures filled the halls, and seating was often scarce. Early evening, between 17:00 and 19:00, offered the most comfortable experience for families; after dark, lighting illuminated the displays and dynamic shows drew renewed interest.
