Riga
Riga (EVRA/RIX) serves Riga, Latvia. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 36 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EVRA
- Name: Riga
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 56.923599
- Longitude: 23.9711
- Elevation: 36 ft
- Country: Latvia
- Municipality: Riga
- IATA Code: RIX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Riga
- Distance from City: 8.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 118.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 121.200 MHz
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.riga-airport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 70
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.00-6.00 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free for turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. Local VAT applicable on all fees.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.
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: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
EYSA
- ICAO: EYSA
- Name: Siauliai
- Distance (NM): 64.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. NATO/military airbase. Civil immigration facilities limited; advance coordination mandatory.
EVVA
- ICAO: EVVA
- Name: Ventspils
- Distance (NM): 83.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EEPU
- ICAO: EEPU
- Name: Parnu
- Distance (NM): 91.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EEKE
- ICAO: EEKE
- Name: Kuressaare
- Distance (NM): 91.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EVLA
- ICAO: EVLA
- Name: Liepaja
- 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.
Airport Services
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Latvia Permit Requirements
- 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 non-revenue flights generally do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EVRA?
- The tower frequency at Riga is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EVRA?
- Riga offers Jet A-1.
- Does EVRA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Riga (Latvia).