Šiauliai International Airport

EYSA / SQQ

Šiauliai, LT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
21:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
10 kt
280°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EYSA 042120Z 28010KT CAVOK M00/M03 Q1019 NOSIG
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (443 ft)
Pressure Alt
271 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,423 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EYSA 042000Z 0421/0506 27010KT 9000 NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 9 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YSA
14L
32R ✈️
14R
32L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14L/32R
Active: 32R
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 146°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 32L
10,761 ft 105 ft CON 146°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EYSA

7,871 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.5%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
18.1%
LIFR
16.7%

Šiauliai International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
10.7%
E
8.6%
SE
11.8%
S
27%
SW
13.1%
W
11%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.3°C
Range: -29°C to 25°C
-29°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,871 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Šiauliai International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EYSA
IATA Code: SQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 443 ft MSL

Location

City: Šiauliai
Country: LT
Latitude: 55.893902°
Longitude: 23.395000°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 10,761 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Šiauliai International Airport

Overview

Šiauliai International Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northern Lithuania, serving as a strategic aviation facility in the Baltic region. Positioned at 443 ft above mean sea level with coordinates 55.893902, 23.395000, the airport features two substantial concrete runways capable of handling significant aircraft operations. Its international designation EYSA indicates its capability for diverse aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable visual conditions, with 44.6% VFR, 18.4% MVFR, 17.8% IFR, and 19.2% LIFR conditions recorded across observations. Wind patterns predominantly come from the south (180°) at an average of 8.9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 26 knots. Temperature ranges from -19°C to 25°C, creating potential for significant weather variability throughout the year.

Notable Features

Both runways (14L/32R at 11,483 ft and 14R/32L at 10,761 ft) offer excellent operational flexibility with 100% favorable wind alignment. The airport experiences minimal calm wind conditions (0.6%), ensuring consistent wind assessment for pilots. Low visibility events are uncommon, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and fog present in only 6.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Both runways demonstrate consistent crosswind characteristics, averaging 5.4 knots. The long runway lengths and concrete surfaces provide reliable landing and takeoff capabilities across a wide range of meteorological conditions, supporting diverse aviation requirements.

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.