Liepāja International Airport (EVLA)
Large airport · Liepāja, South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia
Airport data
| Name | Liepāja International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EVLA |
| IATA | LPX |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°31'3" E 21°5'49" 56.51750, 21.09690 |
| Location | Liepāja, South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,568 ft (2002 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Liepāja International Airport at a glance
Liepāja International Airport is a large airport in Liepāja, South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, known to airline systems as LPX. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EVLA 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, 06/24, offers 6,568 ft (2002 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EVLA 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 Liepāja International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palanga International Airport | EYPA | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Jūrmala Airport | EVJA | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Riga International Airport | EVRA | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Liepāja International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Liepāja International 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 Liepāja International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Liepāja International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Liepāja International Airport is EVLA, and its IATA code is LPX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Liepāja International Airport above sea level?
Liepāja International Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Liepāja International Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.5175, 21.0969 — in Liepāja, South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palanga International Airport, about 61 km away.
Does EVLA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EVLA 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 Liepāja International Airport?
Liepāja International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,568 ft (2002 m) with a ASP surface.