Barysiai Airfield (EYSB)
Medium airport · Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania
Airport data
| Name | Barysiai Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EYSB |
| Elevation | 270 ft (82 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°4'14" E 23°33'29" 56.07060, 23.55810 |
| Location | Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Barysiai Airfield at a glance
Barysiai Airfield is a medium airport in Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania. The field elevation of 270 ft (82 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EYSB 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, 10/28, offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EYSB 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 Barysiai Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Šiauliai International Airport | EYSA | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Panevėžys Air Base | EYPP | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Kėdainiai Air Base | EYKD | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Riga International Airport | EVRA | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Jūrmala Airport | EVJA | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barysiai Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 270 ft field elevation of Barysiai Airfield 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 Barysiai Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Barysiai Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Barysiai Airfield is EYSB, 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 Barysiai Airfield above sea level?
Barysiai Airfield sits at an elevation of 270 feet (82 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barysiai Airfield located?
The airport lies at 56.0706, 23.5581 — in Šiauliai, Šiauliai County, Lithuania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Šiauliai International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does EYSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EYSB 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 Barysiai Airfield?
Barysiai Airfield has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.