Jēkabpils Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Jēkabpils Air Base (ICAO: EVKA) is a medium-sized airport serving Jēkabpils, Latvia. It lies at 56.5347° N, 25.8925° E, 289 ft (88 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jēkabpils Air Base
Jēkabpils Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jēkabpils in Latvia. It is identified by the ICAO code EVKA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jēkabpils Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 720 m (2361 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 289 ft (88 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Riga International Airport (RIX) about 125 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 720 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jēkabpils Air Base
Where is Jēkabpils Air Base located?
Jēkabpils Air Base is located in Jēkabpils, Latvia. Its coordinates are 56.5347° N, 25.8925° E.
What is the airport code for Jēkabpils Air Base?
Jēkabpils Air Base has an ICAO code of EVKA.
How long is the runway at Jēkabpils Air Base?
Jēkabpils Air Base's longest runway is about 720 m (2361 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Jēkabpils Air Base have?
Jēkabpils Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Jēkabpils Air Base a major airport?
Jēkabpils Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Jēkabpils Air Base are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →