Kuressaare Airport (EEKE)
Medium airport · Kuressaare, Saare County, Estonia
Airport data
| Name | Kuressaare Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EEKE |
| IATA | URE |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°13'48" E 22°30'34" 58.22990, 22.50950 |
| Location | Kuressaare, Saare County, Estonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,621 ft (799 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kuressaare Airport at a glance
Kuressaare Airport is a medium airport in Kuressaare, Saare County, Estonia, known to airline systems as URE. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EEKE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 6,561 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EEKE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kuressaare Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kärdla Airport | EEKA | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Pärnu Airport | EEPU | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Jūrmala Airport | EVJA | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Ämari Air Base | EEEI | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Riga International Airport | EVRA | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuressaare Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Kuressaare Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Estonia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kuressaare Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuressaare Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuressaare Airport is EEKE, and its IATA code is URE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuressaare Airport above sea level?
Kuressaare Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuressaare Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.2299, 22.5095 — in Kuressaare, Saare County, Estonia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kärdla Airport, about 87 km away.
Does EEKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EEKE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kuressaare Airport?
Kuressaare Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,561 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.