Ventspils International Airport

EVVA / VNT

Ventspils, LV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
9 kt
270°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EVVA 041020Z AUTO 27009KT CAVOK 04/01 Q1017

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VVA
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,259 ft 105 ft PEM 35°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EVVA

7,721 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.9%
MVFR
25.4%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
9.5%

Ventspils International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
9.9%
E
14.3%
SE
18.8%
S
19%
SW
10.8%
W
7.6%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -25°C to 24°C
-25°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ventspils International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EVVA
IATA Code: VNT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Ventspils
Country: LV
Latitude: 57.357800°
Longitude: 21.544201°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,259 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Ventspils International Airport

Ventspils International Airport (EVVA/VNT) is located in Ventspils, LV at an elevation of 19 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 4,259 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 52.9% of the time based on 7,721 observations, EVVA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 21.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EVVA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 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 -25°C (-13°F) to 24°C (75°F), averaging 2.6°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.76 to 10.32 inHg (331-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,721 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.