Lielvarde Air Base

EVGA

Lielvarde, LV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
9 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EVGA 040850Z 27009KT 9999 FEW014 03/M00 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 200 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,600 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
148 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,244 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EVGA 040805Z 0409/0509 27007KT 9999 FEW012 TEMPO 0409/0411 BKN009
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VGA
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 9.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EVGA

7,737 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
16.4%
LIFR
14.1%

Lielvarde Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
9.8%
E
13.2%
SE
17%
S
26.3%
SW
9.9%
W
7.1%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.5°C
Range: -27°C to 25°C
-27°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,737 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lielvarde Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EVGA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Lielvarde
Country: LV
Latitude: 56.778301°
Longitude: 24.853901°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lielvarde Air Base

Lielvarde Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the LV AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Lielvarde Air Base (EVGA) is located in Lielvarde, LV at an elevation of 200 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 50% of the time based on 7,737 observations, EVGA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 30.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EVGA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -27°C (-17°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 0.5°C (33°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.88 to 10.37 inHg (335-351 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,737 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.