Šiauliai International Airport (EYSA)
Medium airport · Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania
Airport data
| Name | Šiauliai International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EYSA |
| IATA | SQQ |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°53'38" E 23°23'42" 55.89390, 23.39500 |
| Location | Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 10,761 ft (3280 m) | 105 ft | CON | No |
Šiauliai International Airport at a glance
Šiauliai International Airport is a medium airport in Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania, known to airline systems as SQQ. The field elevation of 443 ft (135 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EYSA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14L/32R — offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EYSA 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 Šiauliai International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barysiai Airfield | EYSB | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Panevėžys Air Base | EYPP | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Kėdainiai Air Base | EYKD | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Kaunas International Airport | EYKA | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Jūrmala Airport | EVJA | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Šiauliai International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 443 ft field elevation of Šiauliai 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 Šiauliai International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Šiauliai International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Šiauliai International Airport is EYSA, and its IATA code is SQQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Šiauliai International Airport above sea level?
Šiauliai International Airport sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Šiauliai International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.8939, 23.3950 — in Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barysiai Airfield, about 22 km away.
Does EYSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EYSA 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 Šiauliai International Airport?
Šiauliai International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.