Palanga International Airport (EYPA)
Large airport · Palanga, Klaipėda County, Lithuania
Airport data
| Name | Palanga International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EYPA |
| IATA | PLQ |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°58'24" E 21°5'38" 55.97320, 21.09390 |
| Location | Palanga, Klaipėda County, Lithuania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,480 ft (2280 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Palanga International Airport at a glance
Palanga International Airport is a large airport in Palanga, Klaipėda County, Lithuania, known to airline systems as PLQ. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EYPA 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, 01/19, offers 7,480 ft (2280 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EYPA 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 Palanga International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liepāja International Airport | EVLA | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Khrabrovo Airport | UMKK | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Kaliningrad Chkalovsk Naval Air Base | RU-0028 | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Palanga International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Palanga 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 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 Palanga International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Palanga International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Palanga International Airport is EYPA, and its IATA code is PLQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Palanga International Airport above sea level?
Palanga International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Palanga International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.9732, 21.0939 — in Palanga, Klaipėda County, Lithuania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Liepāja International Airport, about 61 km away.
Does EYPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EYPA 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 Palanga International Airport?
Palanga International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,480 ft (2280 m) with a ASP surface.