Airports / Latvia / EVTA
Jūrmala Airport.
Tukums, Latvia · 220 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
EVTA
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
220
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Riga International Airport (RIX).
Overview
Located in Tukums, Latvia, Jūrmala Airport (EVTA) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 220 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EVTA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Riga International Airport (RIX, 24 nm), Barysiai Airfield (EYSB, 53 nm), and Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ, 63 nm). With a single 8,197-foot paved runway, EVTA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EVTA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tukums.
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Field capability
ICAO
EVTA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
EVJA
Elevation
220 ft
Coordinates
56.9422° N · 23.2239° 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
No
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,197 ft
- 13/318,197 ft × 131 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,197 ft
EVTA's 8,197 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.
- 24nmRIXRiga International AirportRiga
- 53nmEYSBBarysiai AirfieldŠiauliai
- 63nmSQQŠiauliai International AirportŠiauliai
- 75nmLPXLiepāja International AirportLiepāja
- 81nmUREKuressaare AirportKuressaare
- 84nmPNVPanevėžys Air BasePanevėžys
Location
Open the full mapEVTA · Jūrmala Airport · Tukums, Latvia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EVTA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,465 nm | 8h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,619 nm | 8h 49m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,708 nm | 9h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,805 nm | 9h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,934 nm | 9h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,195 nm | 10h 9m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,307 nm | 10h 25m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,341 nm | 10h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EVTA?
- Jūrmala Airport's longest paved runway is 8,197 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 EVTA?
- Jūrmala Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,197 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to EVTA?
- The closest alternate is Riga International Airport (RIX), about 24 nm away, followed by Barysiai Airfield (EYSB) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EVTA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 27m (3,465 nm), New York about 8h 49m (3,619 nm), Anchorage about 9h 1m (3,708 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.