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'''Palanga International Airport''' ({{airport codes|PLQ|EYPA}} {{lang-lt|Tarptautinis Palangos oro uostas}}) is a regional [[international airport]] located near the [[resort town]] [[Palanga]] at the [[Baltic Sea]]. It is the third largest airport in [[Lithuania]] and focuses on short and mid-range routes to European destinations. It serves Lithuanian Baltic sea resorts of [[Palanga]] and the city of [[Klaipėda]], and parts of [[Samogitia]] and western [[Latvia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltou.lt/en/about-lithuanian-airports|title=About Lithuanian Airports|website=www.ltou.lt|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref>
'''Palanga International Airport''' ({{airport codes|PLQ|EYPA}} {{langx|lt|Tarptautinis Palangos oro uostas}}) is a regional [[international airport]] located near the [[resort town]] [[Palanga]] at the [[Baltic Sea]]. It is the third largest airport in [[Lithuania]] and focuses on short and mid-range routes to European destinations. It serves the Lithuanian Baltic sea resorts of [[Palanga]] and the city of [[Klaipėda]], and parts of [[Samogitia]] and western [[Latvia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltou.lt/en/about-lithuanian-airports|title=About Lithuanian Airports|website=www.ltou.lt|language=en|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Foundation and early years===
Palanga Airport started operations in 1937 at a site 7 kilometers East of the current terminal, near the Palanga-Darbėnai road. The Lithuanian Air Force pilots were trained there. In 1939, the first scheduled airline service in Lithuania began operating on Kaunas – Palanga route.
Palanga Airport started operations in 1937 at a site {{Convert|7|km|abbr=}} east of the current terminal, near the Palanga-Darbėnai road.<ref name="plq-opening">{{cite web|title=Tarptautinis Palangos oro uostas|url=https://www.15min.lt/tema/tarptautinis-palangos-oro-uostas-943|access-date=9 July 2023|website=15min.lt}}</ref> The [[Lithuanian Air Force]] pilots were trained there. In 1939, the first scheduled airline service in Lithuania began operating on Kaunas – Palanga route. During the [[Occupation of the Baltic states|Soviet occupation]], the airport was used by the Soviet Air Force. The new air strip and facilities at the current site first appeared during the post-World War II period. In 1963, the airport was converted to a civilian airport. In 1991, Palanga Airport was re-registered as a national airport owned and run by the state.

From 1940–1941, and again in 1945–1963, the airport was used by the Air Force of the Soviet Union. The new air strip and facilities at the current site first appeared during the post-World War II period. In 1963, the airport was converted to a civilian airport. In 1991, Palanga Airport was re-registered as a national airport owned and run by the state.


Since 1993, the number of passengers passing through the airport has been increasing annually. Between 1994 and 1997, the passenger terminal was renovated. Passenger services and luggage handling was modernized to comply with the requirements of the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO). Between 1994–1995, the flight control center was refurbished. In 1996–1997 the runway surface, and in 1998 the airport apron and taxiways were renovated. Since 1997, the airport joined the major international aviation organization ACI ([[Airports Council International]]).
Since 1993, the number of passengers passing through the airport has been increasing annually. Between 1994 and 1997, the passenger terminal was renovated. Passenger services and luggage handling was modernized to comply with the requirements of the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO). Between 1994–1995, the flight control center was refurbished. In 1996–1997 the runway surface, and in 1998 the airport apron and taxiways were renovated. Since 1997, the airport joined the major international aviation organization ACI ([[Airports Council International]]).


===Development since 2000===
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After Lithuania became a member of the [[European Union]], passengers in 2004 increased more than 60% in comparison with that of 2003.
After Lithuania became a member of the [[European Union]], passengers in 2004 increased more than 60% in comparison with that of 2003.


Infrastructure improvements continued in 2007 with the construction of North terminal to expand the terminals' area by 2000 m<sup>2</sup> as well as to comply with [[Schengen Area|Schengen]] border crossing regimen. In June–October 2007 the runway 01/19 was expanded to 2280x45 meters along with installation of LIH (high intensity) lighting and embedding the runway centerline lights. The facility expansion completed in 2007 has made long-range route servicing a possibility. Over two hundred people are employed by the airport facilities.
Infrastructure improvements continued in 2007 with the construction of North terminal to expand the terminals' area by {{Convert|2000|m2|abbr=on}} as well as to comply with [[Schengen Area|Schengen]] border crossing regimen. In June–October 2007 the runway 01/19 was expanded to {{Convert|2280x45|m|abbr=on}} along with installation of LIH (high intensity) lighting and embedding the runway centerline lights. The facility expansion completed in 2007 has made long-range route servicing a possibility. Over two hundred people are employed by the airport facilities.


==Terminals==
==Terminals==
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Two adjacent terminals connected by short walkways and a transit area serve the airport:
Two adjacent terminals connected by short walkways and a transit area serve the airport:
* The '''South Terminal''' was built in the seventies and modernized in the late nineties. It has been serving as the check-in area for all flights. It also houses airline offices and cafe/bar facilities.
* The '''South Terminal''' was built in the seventies and modernized in the late nineties. It has been serving as the check-in area for all flights. It also houses airline offices and cafe/bar facilities.
* The new '''North Terminal''' opened on 26 October 2007, with 2000 m<sup>2</sup> (21520&nbsp;sq. ft.) of space, to augment airport capabilities to serve arrivals and departures to and from non-[[Schengen Area|Schengen zone]] countries.
* The new '''North Terminal''' opened on 26 October 2007, with {{Convert|2000|m2|4=0|abbr=on}} of space, to augment airport capabilities to serve arrivals and departures to and from non-[[Schengen Area|Schengen zone]] countries.


Because of one-level terminal buildings layout where both departures and arrivals are handled on the ground floor level, there are no [[Jetway|jet bridges]] at the airport. Passengers are transported to and from the aircraft by specialized shuttles.
Because of one-level terminal buildings layout where both departures and arrivals are handled on the ground floor level, there are no [[Jetway|jet bridges]] at the airport. Passengers are transported to and from the aircraft by specialized shuttles.
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==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Palanga:

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The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Palanga Airport:


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|[[airBaltic]]| [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Amsterdam]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/airbaltic/airbaltic-announces-11-new-routes-in-summer-2024/ | title=AirBaltic announces 11 new routes in Summer 2024 | date=29 August 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Airbaltic 2024 Summer New Routes - 29AUG 2023 |url=https://www.airbaltic.com/en/airbaltic-announces-11-new-routes-in-summer-2024-7-from-riga |access-date=2023-08-29|website=AirBaltic |language=en}}</ref> [[Riga International Airport|Riga]]
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==Statistics==
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* [[List of the busiest airports in the Baltic states]]


==Ground transportation==
==Ground transportation==
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* A public bus links the airport with Palanga and Klaipeda coach bus stations.
* A public bus links the airport with Palanga and Klaipeda coach bus stations.
* [[Scandinavian Airlines]] passengers are serviced by shuttle bus operating between Klaipėda and the airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/studies/doc/finalized/2006_02_20_infrastructure/lithuania_air_transport_infrastructure_en.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519182316/http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/studies/doc/finalized/2006_02_20_infrastructure/lithuania_air_transport_infrastructure_en.pdf|url-status=dead|title=Microsoft Word – Lithuania Air Transport Infrastructure – no security.doc|archive-date=19 May 2011}}</ref>
* [[Scandinavian Airlines]] passengers are serviced by shuttle bus operating between Klaipėda and the airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/studies/doc/finalized/2006_02_20_infrastructure/lithuania_air_transport_infrastructure_en.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519182316/http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/traffic_management/studies/doc/finalized/2006_02_20_infrastructure/lithuania_air_transport_infrastructure_en.pdf|url-status=dead|title=Microsoft Word – Lithuania Air Transport Infrastructure – no security.doc|archive-date=19 May 2011}}</ref>
* Latvian transfer company Flybus.lv provides transfer service from Palanga airport to [[Liepaja]] (LV) and vice versa. Shuttle buses are connected with Ryanair, WizzAir, Norwegian and other flights.


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==See also==
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 4 January 2025

Palanga Airport

Palangos oro uostas
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerMinistry of Transport and Communications
OperatorSE "Lithuanian Airports"
ServesPalanga, Lithuania
Opened1937[1]
Elevation AMSL10 m / 33 ft
Coordinates55°58′24″N 021°05′38″E / 55.97333°N 21.09389°E / 55.97333; 21.09389
Websitewww.palanga-airport.lt/en
Map
PLQ is located in Lithuania
PLQ
PLQ
Location of airport in Lithuania
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 7,478 2,280 Asphalt (45 m or 148 ft wide)
Statistics (2019)
Number of Passengers338,309
Passenger change 18–19Increase6.8%
Aircraft movements5,167
Movement change 18–19Increase11.8%
Cargo (tonnes)5,811
Cargo change 18–19Decrease83.5%
Source: Lithuanian Airports, 2020 [2]

Palanga International Airport ((IATA: PLQ, ICAO: EYPA) Lithuanian: Tarptautinis Palangos oro uostas) is a regional international airport located near the resort town Palanga at the Baltic Sea. It is the third largest airport in Lithuania and focuses on short and mid-range routes to European destinations. It serves the Lithuanian Baltic sea resorts of Palanga and the city of Klaipėda, and parts of Samogitia and western Latvia.[3]

History

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Foundation and early years

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Palanga Airport started operations in 1937 at a site 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of the current terminal, near the Palanga-Darbėnai road.[1] The Lithuanian Air Force pilots were trained there. In 1939, the first scheduled airline service in Lithuania began operating on Kaunas – Palanga route. During the Soviet occupation, the airport was used by the Soviet Air Force. The new air strip and facilities at the current site first appeared during the post-World War II period. In 1963, the airport was converted to a civilian airport. In 1991, Palanga Airport was re-registered as a national airport owned and run by the state.

Since 1993, the number of passengers passing through the airport has been increasing annually. Between 1994 and 1997, the passenger terminal was renovated. Passenger services and luggage handling was modernized to comply with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Between 1994–1995, the flight control center was refurbished. In 1996–1997 the runway surface, and in 1998 the airport apron and taxiways were renovated. Since 1997, the airport joined the major international aviation organization ACI (Airports Council International).

Development since 2000

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After Lithuania became a member of the European Union, passengers in 2004 increased more than 60% in comparison with that of 2003.

Infrastructure improvements continued in 2007 with the construction of North terminal to expand the terminals' area by 2,000 m2 (22,000 sq ft) as well as to comply with Schengen border crossing regimen. In June–October 2007 the runway 01/19 was expanded to 2,280 m × 45 m (7,480 ft × 148 ft) along with installation of LIH (high intensity) lighting and embedding the runway centerline lights. The facility expansion completed in 2007 has made long-range route servicing a possibility. Over two hundred people are employed by the airport facilities.

Terminals

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Two adjacent terminals connected by short walkways and a transit area serve the airport:

  • The South Terminal was built in the seventies and modernized in the late nineties. It has been serving as the check-in area for all flights. It also houses airline offices and cafe/bar facilities.
  • The new North Terminal opened on 26 October 2007, with 2,000 m2 (21,528 sq ft) of space, to augment airport capabilities to serve arrivals and departures to and from non-Schengen zone countries.

Because of one-level terminal buildings layout where both departures and arrivals are handled on the ground floor level, there are no jet bridges at the airport. Passengers are transported to and from the aircraft by specialized shuttles.

Non-Schengen Departure Area
Duty Free Shop
Check-in Area

Airlines and destinations

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The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Palanga:

AirlinesDestinations
airBaltic Amsterdam,[4][5] Riga
Norwegian Air Shuttle[6] Oslo
Ryanair London–Stansted
Seasonal: Dublin[7]
Scandinavian Airlines[8] Copenhagen[9]

Ground transportation

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  • Motorway A13 connects the airport with southern Palanga (7 km) and Klaipėda (32 km)
  • Motorway A13 connects the airport with northern Liepāja (63 km)
  • A public bus links the airport with Palanga and Klaipeda coach bus stations.
  • Scandinavian Airlines passengers are serviced by shuttle bus operating between Klaipėda and the airport.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Tarptautinis Palangos oro uostas". 15min.lt. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. ^ "PLQ" (PDF). www.ltou.lt. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  3. ^ "About Lithuanian Airports". www.ltou.lt. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  4. ^ "AirBaltic announces 11 new routes in Summer 2024". 29 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Airbaltic 2024 Summer New Routes - 29AUG 2023". AirBaltic. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Route map". norwegian.com.
  7. ^ "Ryanair cuts 17 routes and 19 aircraft from Dublin Airport over 45% increase in airport costs". 21 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Where SAS is flying this summer". sasgroup.net.
  9. ^ Liu, Jim (30 October 2024). "SAS NW24 Europe Service Changes – 27OCT24". Aeroroutes.com. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Microsoft Word – Lithuania Air Transport Infrastructure – no security.doc" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 May 2011.
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