Kaunas International Airport

EYKA / KUN

Kaunas, LT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
14 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EYKA 041020Z 26014KT 9999 SCT015 03/M00 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 256 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,756 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EYKA 040500Z 0406/0506 27012KT 5000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0407/0410 9000 NSW NSC BECMG 0419/0421 VRB05KT 5000 BR SCT005 TEMPO 0421/0506 BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR 270° 12 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
19:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
21:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Ceiling: 500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YKA
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
10,663 ft 148 ft ASP 85°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EYKA

7,739 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
43.4%
MVFR
26.7%
IFR
16.2%
LIFR
13.7%

Kaunas International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 43.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
7.7%
E
12.3%
SE
14.5%
S
20.5%
SW
12.3%
W
16.7%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.9°C
Range: -27°C to 27°C
-27°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,739 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kaunas International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EYKA
IATA Code: KUN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 256 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaunas
Country: LT
Latitude: 54.963902°
Longitude: 24.084801°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,663 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kaunas International Airport

Overview

Kaunas International Airport serves as a strategic medium-sized airport located in Lithuania, positioned at 54.963902N, 24.084801E with an elevation of 256 feet MSL. The airport operates a single runway (08/26) measuring 10,663 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations in the Kaunas region.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly variable flying conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 42.7% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 26.4% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -18°C to 27°C, with an average of 3.3°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly southerly winds (180°) averaging 6.6 knots, with maximum recorded gusts of 24 knots and calm conditions present 4.4% of the time. Visibility remains consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility and minimal fog occurrence (4.4% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind component of only 4.1 knots. Pilots should note September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions, potentially simplifying approach and landing operations during these months.

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.