Kėdainiai Air Base (EYKD)
Medium airport · Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, Lithuania
Airport data
| Name | Kėdainiai Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EYKD |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°18'42" E 23°57'23" 55.31170, 23.95640 |
| Location | Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, Lithuania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 164 ft | ASP | No |
Kėdainiai Air Base at a glance
Kėdainiai Air Base is a medium airport in Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, Lithuania. The field elevation of 171 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EYKD 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, 16/34, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EYKD 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 Kėdainiai Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kaunas International Airport | EYKA | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Panevėžys Air Base | EYPP | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Vilnius International Airport | EYVI | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kėdainiai Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 171 ft field elevation of Kėdainiai 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Lithuania — 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 Kėdainiai Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kėdainiai Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kėdainiai Air Base is EYKD, 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 Kėdainiai Air Base above sea level?
Kėdainiai Air Base sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kėdainiai Air Base located?
The airport lies at 55.3117, 23.9564 — in Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, Lithuania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kaunas International Airport, about 40 km away.
Does EYKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EYKD 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 Kėdainiai Air Base?
Kėdainiai Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.