Kuressaare Airport

EEKE / URE

Kuressaare, EE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
19:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
8 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EEKE 041950Z AUTO 30008KT 270V340 9999 NCD 05/M02 Q1015

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EEKE 041700Z 0418/0503 29012KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EKE
05
23
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,621 ft 98 ft ASP 59°
3.9 kt 7.0 kt
119° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
4,980 ft 98 ft ASP 180°
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 - EEKE

7,720 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.4%
MVFR
25%
IFR
15.9%
LIFR
7.6%

Kuressaare Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
11%
E
9.3%
SE
8.1%
S
25.8%
SW
14.4%
W
10.7%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -21°C to 22°C
-21°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,720 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuressaare Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EEKE
IATA Code: URE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuressaare
Country: EE
Latitude: 58.229900°
Longitude: 22.509501°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,621 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,980 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kuressaare Airport

Overview

Kuressaare Airport serves the city of Kuressaare on Saaremaa Island in Estonia, providing regional aviation services as a medium-sized airport. Located at 14 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 58.229900, 22.509501, the airport features two asphalt runways supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly visual flight rules (VFR) conditions, with 51% of recorded METARs showing VFR and an additional 24.2% in marginal VFR. Seasonal temperature variations range from -12°C to 22°C, with an average of 5.5°C, suggesting significant thermal fluctuations that pilots should anticipate. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 05/23 measuring 2,621 feet and 17/35 measuring 4,980 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 9.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots and rare calm periods (0.6% of observations). Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (0.4%).

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Runway 05/23 experiences an average crosswind of 6 knots, while runway 17/35 has a slightly lower average crosswind of 4.6 knots. Pilots should expect stable approach conditions with predictable wind patterns and high visibility.

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

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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.