Palanga International Airport

EYPA / PLQ

Palanga, LT

Last Updated
Jul 3, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EYPA 032220Z 28008KT 240V330 9999 -SHRA SCT012CB BKN024 BKN042 16/16 Q1006 RESHRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,233 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,433 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,233 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Palanga International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 8 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,200 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
251 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 379 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EYPA 031700Z 0318/0418 28008G18KT 8000 BKN010 BKN020 TEMPO 0318/0324 27015G28KT 3000 TSRA BKN005 BKN015CB PROB40 TEMPO 0318/0324 1500 TEMPO 0400/0405 30018G28KT BKN005 BKN015CB BECMG 0405/0406 SCT010 BKN020 TEMPO 0406/0412 30018G28KT 3000 SHRA BKN015CB BECMG 0412/0413 SCT025 TEMPO 0413/0418 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR 300° 18 kt
Ceiling: 500 ft
05:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR 300° 18 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPA
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
7,480 ft 148 ft ASP 13°
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EYPA

13,426 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64%
MVFR
16.3%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
10.5%

Palanga International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
16%
N
9%
S
21.9%
W
12.6%
NE
7.5%
NW
6.4%
SE
15.9%
SW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.3°C
Range: -24°C to 34°C
-24°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

July April June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 13,426 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Palanga International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EYPA
IATA Code: PLQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Palanga
Country: LT
Latitude: 55.973202°
Longitude: 21.093901°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,480 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Palanga International Airport

Overview

Palanga International Airport serves the western Lithuanian coastal region, located in the resort town of Palanga. As a medium-sized airport positioned near the Baltic Sea, it handles both commercial and general aviation traffic. The airport's elevation of 33 feet MSL and geographic coordinates at 55.973202, 21.093901 make it a strategically positioned facility for regional transportation.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Palanga demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 52.2% of the time. Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions collectively account for 34.5% of observations, indicating potential challenges for pilots. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 23°C, with an average of 4.9°C, suggesting substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19, measuring 7,480 feet with an asphalt surface, provides robust operational capabilities. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 7.6 knots, with maximum observed speeds of 21 knots. Wind data suggests relatively consistent and predictable wind patterns, which can be advantageous for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.4 knots. Pilots can expect optimal wind conditions for approaches and departures. September, October, and January represent the best months for Visual Flight Rules operations, offering the most stable flying conditions based on historical meteorological data.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.