Does EVLA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Liepaja (Latvia).

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Liepaja

Liepaja (EVLA/LPX) serves Liepaja, Latvia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 16 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Frequencies, Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EVLA
Name: Liepaja
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 56.517502
Longitude: 21.096901
Elevation: 16 ft
Country: Latvia
Municipality: Liepaja
IATA Code: LPX
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Riga
Distance from City: 5.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 6568 X 131
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.liepaja-airport.lv/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 4.00-8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 30
Parking Fee: EUR 2.00-4.00 per tonne MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Local VAT applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EYPA

ICAO: EYPA
Name: Palanga Intl
Distance (NM): 32.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EVVA

ICAO: EVVA
Name: Ventspils
Distance (NM): 52.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EYSA

ICAO: EYSA
Name: Siauliai
Distance (NM): 85.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. NATO/military airbase. Civil immigration facilities limited; advance coordination mandatory.

EVRA

ICAO: EVRA
Name: Riga
Distance (NM): 97.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

UMKK

ICAO: UMKK
Name: Khrabrovo
Distance (NM): 99.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Minsk is the primary international port of entry. Visa-free entry for up to 30 days via Minsk National Airport for many nationalities. Crew facilitation available through handling agent.

Airport Services

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Latvia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no authorization required for overflights without planned landing
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days for single/short series (up to 4 flights in 2 months); 45 working days for longer series

Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Nearby Airports

EVIA C?rava Airfield 16 NM EYPA Palanga Intl 33 NM EYKT Kartena Airfield 39 NM EYMA Tirkšliai Airfield 42 NM EYKL Klaip?da Airfield 49 NM EYTL Telšiai Airfield 51 NM EVVA Ventspils 53 NM EYNA Akmen? Airfield 57 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at EVLA?: Liepaja offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EVLA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Liepaja (Latvia).

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