Liepāja International Airport

EVLA / LPX

Liepāja, LV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EVLA 040920Z AUTO 29008KT 250V320 9999 NCD 04/01 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EVLA 040807Z 0409/0509 27010KT CAVOK BECMG 0418/0420 33007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 330° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VLA
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,568 ft 131 ft ASP 70°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EVLA

7,726 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.9%
MVFR
22.8%
IFR
12.4%
LIFR
7.9%

Liepāja International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
8.9%
E
23.4%
SE
15%
S
17.3%
SW
10.3%
W
11.2%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -26°C to 23°C
-26°C 23°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,726 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Liepāja International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EVLA
IATA Code: LPX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Liepāja
Country: LV
Latitude: 56.517502°
Longitude: 21.096901°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,568 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Liepāja International Airport

Overview

Liepāja International Airport serves the western Latvian coastal city of Liepāja, positioned at an elevation of 16 feet MSL. The airport operates a single runway (06/24) measuring 6,568 feet in length, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its strategic location on Latvia's western coastline provides important regional aviation connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 54.7% of observations supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from -19°C to 23°C and an average of 4.9°C. Wind patterns are consistently southerly (180°), averaging 7.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, presenting mild to moderate wind challenges.

Notable Features

Located near the Baltic Sea coast, Liepāja Airport's geographical positioning influences its weather patterns and operational characteristics. The airport's single runway (06/24) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Low fog occurrence (0.7%) and consistently good visibility (average 10 statute miles) contribute to reliable flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and January, which represent the best VFR months statistically. The runway's orientation and wind statistics suggest minimal wind-related approach complications. With calm wind conditions present 2.1% of the time and predictable southerly winds, most approaches can be planned with high confidence in standard meteorological parameters.

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.