International hub · Riga, Latvia
Riga International
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- Coordinates
- 56°55′N 23°58′E
- Local time
- Europe/Riga
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
EVRA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Riga International (EVRA/RIX) has one runway, 18/36, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EVRA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Riga
Country
Latvia
LV
Municipality
Riga
Elevation
36 ft
Position
56.9208, 23.9707
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · EVRA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EVRA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Riga International (EVRA / RIX) in Riga, Latvia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EVRA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EVRA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Latvia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Latvia. Applicable permit lead times for Latvia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Latvia are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at EVRA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EVRA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at EVRA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EVRA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to EVRA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EVRA: 56° 55′ 15″ N 23° 58′ 15″ E; elevation 36 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Riga
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Riga. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EVRA.
- 06
Cargo Operations at EVRA
Support for freighter operations into EVRA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EVRA sits in the network
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Operating into EVRA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Riga International — one desk for the whole trip.