Latvia's western gateway on the Baltic coast.
Location
Liepāja, Latvia
Liepāja International Airport (IATA: LPX, ICAO: EVLA) is a small regional airport serving the city of Liepāja, Latvia's third-largest city, located on the country's western coast along the Baltic Sea. It handles limited scheduled and charter passenger traffic, with seasonal connections to destinations in Europe.
The airport has historical roots as a Soviet-era military airfield and has since been converted to civil aviation use. Its runway and infrastructure have been upgraded over the years with European Union funding to support commercial operations. Due to its modest size, the airport sees relatively low annual passenger volumes compared to Riga International Airport, the country's main aviation hub.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for its limited passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Liepāja city centre is primarily available by taxi and local bus services.
Airlines here
The airport has been served by carriers including airBaltic on seasonal routes, though scheduled service is limited and varies by season.
Notable facts
- ›Liepāja Airport originated as a Soviet military airfield before conversion to civil use.
- ›It is located approximately 6 kilometres from Liepāja city centre.
- ›The airport received EU cohesion fund investments for infrastructure modernisation.
- ›Annual passenger numbers are modest, reflecting its regional status.
- ›Liepāja is one of Latvia's few airports outside the capital with international designation.
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