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Estonia's second city gateway serving southern Estonia.
Opened
1945
Location
Tartu, Estonia
Tartu Airport (IATA: TAY, ICAO: EETU) is a small regional airport located near Tartu, Estonia's second-largest city and a major university hub. It serves limited scheduled and charter traffic, complementing the country's main international gateway at Tallinn Airport.
The airport has a single runway and modest passenger facilities suited to regional operations. It has historically seen fluctuating service levels, with periods of limited or suspended scheduled airline operations reflecting the challenges facing small regional airports across the Baltic region.
Tartu Airport is owned and operated by the Estonian state and has been the subject of periodic discussions regarding investment and route development to better connect southern Estonia with European destinations.
Terminals
The airport has a single small passenger terminal with basic check-in, security, and waiting facilities.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 8 kilometres from Tartu city centre, accessible primarily by taxi or private vehicle.
Airlines here
Scheduled airline service has been limited and intermittent, with regional carriers occasionally operating routes to destinations such as Helsinki and Stockholm.
Notable facts
- ›Tartu Airport is the second-largest airport in Estonia by infrastructure, behind Tallinn Airport.
- ›The airport serves a city home to the University of Tartu, one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe.
- ›Scheduled commercial services have been suspended and restarted multiple times due to low passenger demand.
- ›The single runway is approximately 2,000 metres in length, capable of handling small to medium regional aircraft.
- ›Tartu is approximately 185 kilometres southeast of Tallinn by road.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
