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Pärnu Airport.
Pärnu, Estonia · 47 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
87 ratings
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Operators based
47
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ämari Air Base (EEEI).
Overview
Pärnu Airport, listed as EEPU / EPU, is a mid-sized airport in Pärnu, Estonia. The airport sits 47 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 EPU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ämari Air Base (EEEI, 51 nm), Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 61 nm), and Kärdla Airport (KDL, 62 nm). With a single 6,463-foot paved runway, EPU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EPU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pärnu.
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Field capability
ICAO
EEPU
IATA
EPU
FAA / Local
EEPU
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
58.4190° N · 24.4728° 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 47 ft, EPU sits lower than 50% of the 6 Estonia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,463 ft
- 03/216,463 ft × 98 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,463 ft
EPU's 6,463 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.
- 51nmEEEIÄmari Air BaseKeila
- 61nmTLLLennart Meri Tallinn AirportTallinn
- 62nmKDLKärdla AirportKärdla
- 63nmUREKuressaare AirportKuressaare
- 70nmTAYTartu AirportTartu
- 91nmRIXRiga International AirportRiga
Location
Open the full mapEEPU · Pärnu Airport · Pärnu, Estonia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EPU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,456 nm | 8h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,609 nm | 8h 48m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,622 nm | 8h 49m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,793 nm | 9h 13m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,907 nm | 9h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,175 nm | 10h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,242 nm | 10h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,289 nm | 10h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EPU?
- Pärnu Airport's longest paved runway is 6,463 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 EPU?
- Pärnu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,463 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EPU?
- The closest alternate is Ämari Air Base (EEEI), about 51 nm away, followed by Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EPU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 26m (3,456 nm), New York about 8h 48m (3,609 nm), Anchorage about 8h 49m (3,622 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.