Is EVGA VFR or IFR right now?

EVGA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at EVGA has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 250° at 5 kt, runway 18 gives a 2 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Lielvarde Air Base have?

Lielvarde Air Base has 1 runway; the longest is 8,202 ft (2,500 m). Field elevation is 200 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at EVGA?

On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 04:32 UTC and sunset at 15:45 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:23 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Lielvarde Air Base

General Aviation Airport · Lielvarde, 067, Latvia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Lielvarde Air Base. It's 52°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 250° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOEVGAIATA—

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation200ft61 m

Longest runway8,202ft2,500 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates56.78, 24.8556°46'41.9"N 24°51'14.0"E

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

2 min ago

52°F11°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

250° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity94%
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Pressure1018 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR EVGA 042320Z 25005KT CAVOK 11/10 Q1018 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind250° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature52°F / 11°C

Dew point50°F · 94% RH

Altimeter30.06 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:20Z·Lielvarde Arpt, RG, LV·2 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 00:00Z – Tue 00:00Z

InitialMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 15:00Z
VFRWind230° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 4,000′
TemporaryMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 06:00Z
LIFRVis1.9 smSkyBroken 400′WeatherMist
TemporaryMon 06:00Zuntil Mon 09:00Z
MVFRSkyBroken 1,200′
BecomingMon 15:00Zuntil Tue 00:00Z
MVFRWind230° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 1,000′
TemporaryMon 17:00Zuntil Tue 00:00Z
LIFRVis1.2 smSkyBroken 400′WeatherRain, drizzle

RAW

TAF EVGA 042303Z 0500/0524 23005KT 9999 SCT040
  TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 BR BKN004
  TEMPO 0506/0509 BKN012
  BECMG 0515/0517 OVC010
  TEMPO 0517/0524 2000 RADZ BKN004

Issued 04 Oct 2026 23:03Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

18/36

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:22 UTC

What is the weather at Lielvarde Air Base (EVGA) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Lielvarde Air Base. It's 52°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 250° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:20 UTC)
Is EVGA VFR or IFR right now?: EVGA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at EVGA has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 250° at 5 kt, runway 18 gives a 2 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Lielvarde Air Base have?: Lielvarde Air Base has 1 runway; the longest is 8,202 ft (2,500 m). Field elevation is 200 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at EVGA?: On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 04:32 UTC and sunset at 15:45 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:23 UTC.

Runways

1 total

18/36◐ lit

8,202 ft2,500 × 148 ft · Asphalt

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Within 40 NM

RIX

RigaVOR-DME

113.70 MHz30.0 NM284° W

RIA

RigaVOR-DME

112.05 MHz30.4 NM287° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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