Estonia's coastal gateway serving the resort city of Pärnu.
Opened
1945
Location
Pärnu, Estonia
Pärnu Airport (IATA: EPU, ICAO: EEPU) is a small regional airport located near Pärnu, Estonia's fourth-largest city and a popular summer resort destination on the Baltic coast. The airport serves limited scheduled and charter traffic, with its importance fluctuating based on seasonal tourism demand.
The airport has historically supported general aviation, flight training, and occasional charter services, particularly during the summer months when Pärnu attracts visitors from across the Baltic region. Its infrastructure is modest, reflecting the scale of demand in this regional market.
Pärnu Airport is administered under Estonian aviation oversight and has periodically seen efforts to expand connectivity, though consistent scheduled airline service has remained limited compared to Tallinn's Lennart Meri Airport, which serves as Estonia's primary international hub.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to regional and general aviation traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Pärnu city center is available by taxi and private vehicle, with the airport situated a few kilometers from the city.
Airlines here
No major airlines are permanently based at Pärnu; the airport primarily handles general aviation, charter flights, and occasional seasonal services.
Notable facts
- ›Pärnu Airport is located approximately 4 kilometers northeast of the Pärnu city center.
- ›The airport has a single asphalt runway capable of handling small to medium regional aircraft.
- ›Pärnu is known as Estonia's 'summer capital,' driving seasonal demand at the airport.
- ›The airport supports flight training and general aviation activities in addition to limited commercial operations.
- ›Tallinn's Lennart Meri Airport, roughly 130 km away, handles the majority of Estonia's international air traffic.
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