Tags: Lithuanian Airports

Lithuanian Airports to analyse options for the network master plan

Lithuanian Airports has announced an international procurement for the analysis and preparation of the network master plan. This study is expected to provide guidelines for the development of the airport network ten years into the future. The document will provide an overview of the current infrastructure capacity and assess the long-term prospects for expansion under […]

Lithuanian airports’ aviation traffic results for 2021: the period of rapid recovery

In 2021, Lithuanian airports handled almost 2.5 million passengers, 37% more than in 2020, when they handled just over 1.8 million. According to aviation experts, in 2021, aviation flows at Lithuanian airports grew in almost all main categories, with the active phase of recovery starting in the middle of the year. European and Lithuanian aviation […]

Passenger numbers continue to grow at Lithuanian Airports as Kaunas Airport tops pre-pandemic flight traffic

In November 2021, more than 308 thousand passengers were served at Lithuanian Airports, while in the same period in 2020 the number of 43 thousand passengers served at the airports was recorded. According to aviation experts, Kaunas Airport is namely the airport at which an exclusively active period of recovery can be recently noticed. According […]

New company selected to manage aviation fuel infrastructure in Vilnius and Palanga as the airports prepare to supply sustainable aviation fuel

A company called ‘Baltjet‘ won the public contract through the international call for tenders procedure for the management of aviation fuel supply infrastructure (fuel farms) at Vilnius and Palanga airports, which was launched by Lithuanian Airports. In addition to the usual processes of aviation fuel supply, the new operator has committed itself to contribute to […]

The reconstruction of Palanga Airport is complete: air gates are ready to resume operations

The reconstruction of Palanga Airport, which started a month and a half ago, has been completed. All the planned works have been completed: the runway and taxiway have been upgraded, the apron has been reconstructed, and the engineering and lighting systems have been renewed. On Thursday, the airport will resume operations after a 45-day shut-down […]

An intermediate finish in the reconstruction of Palanga Airport: the work of asphalting of the airport runway has been completed

The reconstruction work of Palanga Airport, which has been started in early September, is proceeding according to the plan. Asphalting of the runway is now completed, the airport pavement marking works and works of installation of a more efficient system of LED signal lights are being started. Both the upper layers of asphalt and the […]

Environmentally friendly solutions are being implemented at Palanga Airport: a step towards zero carbon emissions

Not just the runway, the apron and the taxiway will be renovated at Palanga Airport, which was closed for reconstruction in early September – sustainable engineering solutions, which will make all processes more environmentally friendly, also will be implemented during the reconstruction. Together with other airports in the Lithuanian Airports network, the air gateway in […]

Palanga Airport begins major reconstruction works

Minister for transport Marius Skuodis in Palanga airport together with representatives from Palanga city municipality and Lithuanian airports announced the start of reconstruction of Palanga airport. Starting from Monday, the 6th September, Palanga airport is closed for a minimum period of 45 days, during which runway, taxiway and platform will be modernized, aircraft ramp will […]

Kaunas Airport converts abandoned 60-hectare plot of land for future business development

Lithuanian Airports have completed the management and conversion of the area near Kaunas Airport. After the completion of the project, which restructured a territory of 60 hectares, it was adapted for setting up and developing businesses. Preparations for the works lasted several years, but within 10 months, during which two contractor companies carried out demolition […]

European Commission approved investment aid for reconstruction of Palanga Airport: main works to begin in September

The European Commission (EC) has approved a public support measure for Palanga Airport in Lithuania under EU State aid rules. Investment aid amounting to €10.25 million is planned for the modernisation of the airport’s infrastructure: reconstruction of the runway, taxiway, southern and northern aircraft aprons, and refurbishment of engineering systems. The European Commission assessed the […]