Tartu Airport

EETU / TAY

Reola, EE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
13 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EETU 040920Z AUTO 24013KT 9999 NCD 04/00 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EETU 040800Z 0409/0418 26014KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0411 BKN010 BECMG 0413/0415 27018G30KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 270° 18 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETU
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
5,905 ft 101 ft ASP 88°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EETU

7,727 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.2%
MVFR
23.2%
IFR
18%
LIFR
10.7%

Tartu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.3%
NE
10%
E
13%
SE
12.9%
S
16.5%
SW
19.1%
W
16.3%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.1°C
Range: -25°C to 24°C
-25°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,727 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tartu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EETU
IATA Code: TAY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 220 ft MSL

Location

City: Reola
Country: EE
Latitude: 58.307438°
Longitude: 26.686473°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 101 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tartu Airport

Overview

Tartu Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Estonia near the city of Tartu. Situated at an elevation of 220 feet MSL, the airport provides aviation services in a region characterized by varied terrain and seasonal weather conditions. Its single runway (08/26) spans 5,905 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data reveals diverse flying conditions throughout the year, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 46.3% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate weather variability, with temperature ranges from -19°C to 24°C and an average of 2.8°C. Wind patterns are predominantly southwesterly at 225 degrees, averaging 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 21 knots, and rare calm periods of 1.7%.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in southeastern Estonia presents potential challenges with terrain and regional meteorological patterns. Pilots should anticipate seasonal variations, with September, October, and January offering the most favorable VFR conditions. The runway alignment (08/26) experiences 100% favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of just 4.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southwesterly winds, runway 08/26 offers consistent wind alignment for arrivals and departures. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (0% below 3SM) and infrequent fog occurrences (0.8%). Pilots should prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, with IFR conditions present approximately 19.4% of the time.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.