Riga (EVRA/RIX) — Riga, Latvia

• 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

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

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• Tower: 118.100 MHz
• Ground: 118.800 MHz
• Operations: 129.925 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 121.200 MHz

• 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

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

• 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 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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: 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.

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.

• 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

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