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Kuressaare Airport.
Kuressaare, Estonia · 14 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
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141 ratings
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Operators based
14
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#2 / 6
Estonia airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 141 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Estonia fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kärdla Airport (KDL).
Overview
Kuressaare Airport (EEKE / URE) is a mid-sized airport serving Kuressaare, Estonia. The airport sits 14 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into URE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kärdla Airport (KDL, 47 nm), Pärnu Airport (EPU, 63 nm), and Jūrmala Airport (EVTA, 81 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,561-foot paved runway, URE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from URE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kuressaare.
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Field capability
ICAO
EEKE
IATA
URE
FAA / Local
EEKE
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
58.2299° N · 22.5095° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Estonia fields
state range 14–220 ft
At 14 ft, URE sits lower than 83% of the 6 Estonia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,561 ft
- 17/356,561 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/232,621 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,561 ft
URE's 6,561 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 47nmKDLKärdla AirportKärdla
- 63nmEPUPärnu AirportPärnu
- 81nmEVTAJūrmala AirportTukums
- 81nmEEEIÄmari Air BaseKeila
- 92nmRIXRiga International AirportRiga
- 101nmTLLLennart Meri Tallinn AirportTallinn
Location
Open the full mapEEKE · Kuressaare Airport · Kuressaare, Estonia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from URE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,407 nm | 8h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,561 nm | 8h 41m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,629 nm | 8h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,746 nm | 9h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,867 nm | 9h 24m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,131 nm | 10h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,228 nm | 10h 14m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,264 nm | 10h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use URE?
- Kuressaare Airport's longest paved runway is 6,561 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at URE?
- Kuressaare Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,561 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to URE?
- The closest alternate is Kärdla Airport (KDL), about 47 nm away, followed by Pärnu Airport (EPU) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from URE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 19m (3,407 nm), New York about 8h 41m (3,561 nm), Anchorage about 8h 50m (3,629 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.