Jēkabpils Air Base (EVKA)
Medium airport · Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia
Airport data
| Name | Jēkabpils Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EVKA |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°32'5" E 25°53'33" 56.53470, 25.89250 |
| Location | Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,361 ft (720 m) | 131 ft | CON | No |
Jēkabpils Air Base at a glance
Jēkabpils Air Base is a medium airport in Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia. The field elevation of 289 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EVKA 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, 07/25, offers 2,361 ft (720 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EVKA 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 Jēkabpils Air Base
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 | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Panevėžys Air Base | EYPP | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Jūrmala Airport | EVJA | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jēkabpils Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 289 ft field elevation of Jēkabpils Air Base 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 Jēkabpils Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Jēkabpils Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Jēkabpils Air Base is EVKA, 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 Jēkabpils Air Base above sea level?
Jēkabpils Air Base sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jēkabpils Air Base located?
The airport lies at 56.5347, 25.8925 — in Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Riga International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does EVKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EVKA 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 Jēkabpils Air Base?
Jēkabpils Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 2,361 ft (720 m) with a CON surface.