Riga International Airport (RIX): Codes, Runways & Location
Riga International Airport (IATA: RIX · ICAO: EVRA) is a large airport serving Riga, Latvia. It lies at 56.9208° N, 23.9707° E, 36 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Riga International Airport
Riga International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Riga in Latvia. It is identified by the IATA code RIX and the ICAO code EVRA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Riga International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 36 ft (11 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jūrmala Airport about 45 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riga International Airport
Where is Riga International Airport located?
Riga International Airport is located in Riga, Latvia. Its coordinates are 56.9208° N, 23.9707° E.
What is the airport code for Riga International Airport?
Riga International Airport has an IATA code of RIX and an ICAO code of EVRA.
How long is the runway at Riga International Airport?
Riga International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Riga International Airport have?
Riga International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Riga International Airport a major airport?
Riga International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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