Liepāja International Airport – LPX
Considered as among the three major airports in the country, Liepāja International Airport is an airfield found almost three nautical miles from the town of Liepāja, Latvia. Although the airport is only a regional airport, it is also certified to handle international air traffic. Liepāja International Airport served as a Soviet Anti-Air Defense base during the early years of the Cold War. It is now known internationally by its ICAO code EVLA and IATA code LPX.
Best Time to Visit
The airport stands at a land area of 2.2 square kilometers. It has only one runway, an asphalt-paved airstrip spanning to a length of a little over 2,000 meters. In 2018, Liepāja International Airport accommodated a total of 9,751 passengers, which are served by the airline, airBaltic. This airline flies to and from the city and connects it to the Riga International Airport in the town of Riga. If you’re coming into western Latvia via Liepāja International Airport, you should also explore the towns of Aucugals, Perkone, and Liepāja.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Most of the accommodations closest to Liepāja International Airport (LPX) are located on the other side of Lake Liepāja, which is around 10 to 15 minutes from the airfield. However, travelers need not worry as some of the hotels, including the Hotel Kolumbs, the 5-star Promenade Hotel, and the posh Liva Hotel, provide airport shuttles to their guests. They are also within a few minutes' walk from the Seaside Park, St. Anna Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Liepaja Museum.
