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Airports / Lithuania / KUN
Large airport · KUN
Kaunas International Airport.
Kaunas, Lithuania · 256 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
4,527 ratings
0
Operators based
256
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kaunas, LithuaniaELEV 256 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
4,527
Google reviews
ratings on Google
256
Field elevation
feet above sea level
21
Nearest alternate
nm to EYKD
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kėdainiai Air Base (EYKD), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kaunas International Airport (EYKA / KUN) is a large commercial airport serving Kaunas, Lithuania. Field elevation is 256 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KUN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kėdainiai Air Base (EYKD, 21 nm), Vilnius International Airport (VNO, 46 nm), and Panevėžys Air Base (PNV, 48 nm). The field has a single 10,663-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KUN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Kauno tarptautinis Oro Uostas. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KUN to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security was surprisingly fast – even during busy times, the line moved quickly.”
oksana osiniene5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are polite, calm, and helpful without being overly formal.”
oksana osiniene5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EYKA
IATA
KUN
FAA / Local
EYKA
Elevation
256 ft
Coordinates
54.9640° N · 24.0858° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Lithuania fields
state range 33–648 ft
At 256 ft, KUN sits lower than 43% of the 7 Lithuania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,663 ft
- 08/2610,663 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,663 ft
KUN's 10,663 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.
- 21nmEYKDKėdainiai Air BaseKėdainiai
- 46nmVNOVilnius International AirportVilnius
- 48nmPNVPanevėžys Air BasePanevėžys
- 61nmSQQŠiauliai International AirportŠiauliai
- 69nmEYSBBarysiai AirfieldŠiauliai
- 82nmGNAHrodna AirportHrodna
Location
Open the full mapEYKA · Kaunas International Airport · Kaunas, Lithuania
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KUN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,550 nm | 8h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,705 nm | 9h 1m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,828 nm | 9h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,892 nm | 9h 27m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,033 nm | 9h 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,289 nm | 10h 22m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,428 nm | 10h 42m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,457 nm | 10h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KUN?
- Kaunas International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,663 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 KUN?
- Kaunas International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,663 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KUN?
- The closest alternate is Kėdainiai Air Base (EYKD), about 21 nm away, followed by Vilnius International Airport (VNO) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KUN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 39m (3,550 nm), New York about 9h 1m (3,705 nm), Anchorage about 9h 18m (3,828 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.