Riga International Airport (EVRA)
Large airport · Riga, Mārupe Municipality, Latvia
Airport data
| Name | Riga International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EVRA |
| IATA | RIX |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°55'15" E 23°58'15" 56.92075, 23.97071 |
| Location | Riga, Mārupe Municipality, Latvia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,499 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Riga International Airport at a glance
Riga International Airport is a large airport in Riga, Mārupe Municipality, Latvia, known to airline systems as RIX. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EVRA 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, 18/36, offers 10,499 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EVRA 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 Riga International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jūrmala Airport | EVJA | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Jēkabpils Air Base | EVKA | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Panevėžys Air Base | EYPP | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Riga International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Riga 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 Riga International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Riga International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Riga International Airport is EVRA, and its IATA code is RIX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Riga International Airport above sea level?
Riga International Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Riga International Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.9208, 23.9707 — in Riga, Mārupe Municipality, Latvia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jūrmala Airport, about 45 km away.
Does EVRA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EVRA 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 Riga International Airport?
Riga International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 10,499 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.