Latvia

  • Overflight permit is Not Required!
  • Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.

For Landing permits in Latvia:

  • Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Latvia.
Landing Permits

Airports in Latvia

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Riga International Airport serves the city of Riga in Latvia.

Airport Communications: (Riga ATIS: 121.200 MHz, Riga Ground: 118.800 MHz, Control Tower: 118.100 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: RIX
  • ICAO Airport Code: EVRA
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 56.9236° N
  • Longitude: 23.9711° E
  • Elevation: 36 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+2:00 (Eastern European Time)
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 18/36, 11,811 × 197 feet

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel: (4.1km from City of Derry Airport)
  • The Waterfoot Hotel: (8.5km from City of Derry Airport)
  • Roe Park Resort: (12.8km from City of Derry Airport)
  • Everglades Hotel: (13.2km from City of Derry Airport)
  • Maldron Hotel Derry: (11.7km from City of Derry Airport)
  • The Belfray Country Inn: (10.5km from City of Derry Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Ventspils International Airport serves the city of Ventspils in Latvia.

Airport Communications: (Ventspils ATIS: 126.800 MHz
Control Tower: 129.400 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: VNT
  • ICAO Airport Code: EVVA
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 57.3572° N
  • Longitude: 21.5442° E
  • Elevation: 13 feet
  • Customs: 24 hours
  • Immigration: 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+2:00 (Eastern European Time)
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 04/22, 8,202 × 164 feet

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel: (4.1km from City of Derry Airport)
  • The Waterfoot Hotel: (8.5km from City of Derry Airport)
  • Roe Park Resort: (12.8km from City of Derry Airport)
  • Everglades Hotel: (13.2km from City of Derry Airport)
  • Maldron Hotel Derry: (11.7km from City of Derry Airport)
  • The Belfray Country Inn: (10.5km from City of Derry Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Airways Flight Support Services

Services

June 29, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Latvia.

Official Latvia Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

As per the regulations of the Latvia Civil Aviation Authority, there are “No Processing fees” charged for the issuance of overflight permits for the Latvia.
The Latvia Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the airline/operator via Euro Control.

  • The Latvia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) manages aviation affairs in Latvia. 
  • The postal address for the authority is: Civil Aviation Agency, Riga Airport, LV-1053, Latvia.
  • Latvia’s airspace comprises one Flight Information Region (FIR).
  • Riga FIR (ICAO Code: EVRR)

Transiting through Latvia airspace does not necessitate an overflight permit.

  • Latvia Civil Aviation Authority operates from 0100Z to 1000Z during weekdays. 
  • Weekends in Latvia are observed on Saturday & Sunday.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

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