Tartu Airport (EETU)
Medium airport · Tartu, Tartu County, Estonia
Airport data
| Name | Tartu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EETU |
| IATA | TAY |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°18'27" E 26°41'11" 58.30744, 26.68647 |
| Location | Tartu, Tartu County, Estonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 101 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tartu Airport at a glance
Tartu Airport is a medium airport in Tartu, Tartu County, Estonia, known to airline systems as TAY. The field elevation of 220 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EETU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EETU 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 Tartu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smuravyovo Air Base | RU-5376 | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Princess Olga Pskov International Airport | ULOO | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Pärnu Airport | EEPU | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Ostrov Naval Air Base | RU-0064 | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | EETN | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tartu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 220 ft field elevation of Tartu 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 Tartu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tartu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tartu Airport is EETU, and its IATA code is TAY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tartu Airport above sea level?
Tartu Airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tartu Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.3074, 26.6865 — in Tartu, Tartu County, Estonia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Smuravyovo Air Base, about 95 km away.
Does EETU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EETU 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 Tartu Airport?
Tartu Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.