Jūrmala Airport (EVJA)
Medium airport · Tukums, Tukums Municipality, Latvia
Airport data
| Name | Jūrmala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EVTA |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°56'32" E 23°13'26" 56.94220, 23.22390 |
| Location | Tukums, Tukums Municipality, Latvia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,197 ft (2498 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Jūrmala Airport at a glance
Jūrmala Airport is a medium airport in Tukums, Tukums Municipality, Latvia. The field elevation of 220 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EVJA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 8,197 ft (2498 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EVJA 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 Jūrmala Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riga International Airport | EVRA | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Liepāja International Airport | EVLA | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Kuressaare Airport | EEKE | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jūrmala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 220 ft field elevation of Jūrmala 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Latvia — 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 Jūrmala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jūrmala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jūrmala Airport is EVTA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jūrmala Airport above sea level?
Jūrmala 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 Jūrmala Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.9422, 23.2239 — in Tukums, Tukums Municipality, Latvia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Riga International Airport, about 45 km away.
Does EVJA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EVJA 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 Jūrmala Airport?
Jūrmala Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,197 ft (2498 m) with a ASP surface.