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Kuressaare (EEKE/URE) — Kuressaare, Estonia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 04:25–16:55 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- 03:00–17:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Runways
- 05/23
- Elevation
- 14 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
1/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 20
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z
2026-10-082026-10-20
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EEKE
- Name: Kuressaare
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 58.2299
- Longitude: 22.509501
- Elevation: 14 ft
- Country: Estonia
- Municipality: Kuressaare
- IATA Code: URE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EETT
- Timezone: Europe/Tallinn
- Distance from City: 2.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: VFR daylight only. No approach or runway lighting. 799m x 30m. Winter clearing priority: after RWY 17/35 and North apron.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.055 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.055 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
04:25
–
16:55
Tuesday
04:25
–
16:55
Wednesday
04:25
–
16:55
Thursday
04:25
–
16:55
Friday
04:25
–
16:55
Saturday
04:25
–
16:55
Sunday
04:25
–
16:55
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Summer schedule (UTC+3). Mon-Fri 04:25-16:55 UTC (07:25-19:55 local). Sat 06:30-11:30 UTC (09:30-14:30 local). Sun 06:55-16:55 UTC (09:55-19:55 local). AFIS 118.055 MHz during ops hours. Outside hours by arrangement: +372 4530313. Airspace: Class G, FIZ/RMZ 16NM radius, SFC-5000ft. Transition altitude 5000ft.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +372 6710242
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +372 4530313
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://airport.ee/en/kuressaare-airport/
- Remarks: AFIS (EANS): [email protected]. Fax: +372 4530340. SITA: UREGH8X. AFS: EEKEZTZX. Operated by AS Tallinna Lennujaam. ATS provided from Tallinn Remote Tower Centre.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +372 4530313
- Remarks: No slot or PPR required. FOLLOW ME vehicle available on request via AFIS. Outside operational hours: services available by prior arrangement.
Customs
- Open: 03:00
- Close: 17:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 06:00-20:00 local daily year-round. Summer (UTC+3): 03:00-17:00 UTC. Winter (UTC+2): 04:00-18:00 UTC. Tax and Customs Board not always present — arrange in advance via +372 4530313 or [email protected]. Estonia is Schengen.
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.50 per 1,000 kg MTOW (or part thereof). Minimum EUR 30. Out-of-hours surcharge: EUR 31.96 (MTOW <=2,700 kg) or EUR 63.91 (MTOW >2,700 kg)
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free. Then EUR 1.28 per 1,000 kg MTOW per 24h (non-based), EUR 0.64 (based). Minimum EUR 15. Cargo aircraft: first 6 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Local VAT applicable. MTOW >4t park at North apron, <=4t at South apron. Helicopters >=1000kg North apron, <1000kg South apron.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Truck 16,000L capacity (4 L/s). Advance notice required for orders >1000L. Contact: +372 4530370.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Container 5,000L capacity (0.083 L/s). Advance notice required for orders >1000L. Credit card or cash accepted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Airport of entry. Border control available during customs hours. Schengen — no immigration for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals require advance arrangement with Police and Border Guard Board.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. No noise abatement procedures. No limitations on training or test flights. Bird hazard: intense seagull activity June–July, 0–600 ft AGL. Aircraft >10t prohibited from 180-degree turns on RWY 17/35 when outdoor temp >=20C (except at runway ends)
Alternates
EEKA
- ICAO: EEKA
- Name: Kardla
- Distance (NM): 46.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EVVA
- ICAO: EVVA
- Name: Ventspils
- Distance (NM): 60.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EEPU
- ICAO: EEPU
- Name: Parnu
- Distance (NM): 62.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EVRA
- ICAO: EVRA
- Name: Riga
- 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.
Airport Services
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Estonia Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan 2 hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Active NOTAMs
A3164/26
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
RWY 17/35 CLSD DUE TO WIP.
2026-10-28 07:00 UTC
2026-10-28 15:00 UTC
A3165/26
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-28 07:00 UTC
2026-10-28 15:00 UTC
A3074/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 10/2026 WEF 26 NOV 2026.
- UPDATED AREA 2 AERODROME OBSTACLES
- REMOVED KRS DME
- UPDATED AERODROME SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND DEVIATIONS TABLE.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of EEKE?
- Kuressaare operates from 04:25 to 16:55 (on request).
- What fuel is available at EEKE?
- Kuressaare offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EEKE require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Estonia
- Is customs available at EEKE?
- Yes, customs at Kuressaare is available from 03:00 to 17:00.
- Where is EEKE located?
- Kuressaare (EEKE) is located in Kuressaare, Estonia.
- What is the IATA code for EEKE?
- The IATA code for Kuressaare is URE.
- Is EEKE a port of entry?
- Yes, Kuressaare is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.