Šilute Airfield

Šilute, Lithuania

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Šilute Airfield

Šilute, Lithuania

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EYSI

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59 ft

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Small general aviation airfield serving western Lithuania.

Location

Šilutė, Lithuania

Šilutė Airfield (ICAO: EYSI) is a small general aviation facility located near Šilutė, a town in the Klaipėda County of western Lithuania. It serves primarily light aircraft operations, sport aviation, and local flying clubs rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. The airfield is situated in the lowland region of Lithuania near the Nemunas River delta and the Curonian Lagoon area, a landscape characterized by flat terrain well-suited to small airfield operations. It does not handle international commercial traffic and has no IATA code assigned.

Getting to & from

The airfield is accessible by road from Šilutė town center, with no dedicated public transport links documented.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is EYSI; no IATA code is assigned.
›Located in Klaipėda County in western Lithuania near the Nemunas delta.
›Primarily used for general aviation and sport flying activities.
›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
›The flat surrounding terrain of the Nemunas lowlands is characteristic of the airfield's environment.

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A quiet Lithuanian airfield where river delta landscapes meet the sky

Šilutė Airfield is a small general aviation facility located near Šilutė, a town in western Lithuania close to the Nemunas River delta and the Curonian Lagoon region. It serves light aircraft, sport aviation, and local flying clubs rather than commercial airline traffic. The airfield reflects the rural character of the Klaipėda County hinterland, functioning as a modest hub for private pilots and aerial tourism over the scenic wetlands.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A basic light-aviation facility serving private and sport aircraft with minimal passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Private car or taxi from Šilutė town centre (approx. 3–5 km)
Local bus services connecting Šilutė with Klaipėda and Pagėgiai

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Rambynas (Šilutė)
Aušrinė Guesthouse (Šilutė area)
Accommodation options in Klaipėda (~50 km north)

Dining

There are no on-site dining facilities at this small airfield. Šilutė town offers several cafés, bakeries, and local restaurants serving traditional Lithuanian cuisine. The nearby Nemunas Delta Regional Park area has occasional rural guesthouses with home-cooked meals.

Traveller Tips

Contact the airfield in advance as operations are limited and staffing may be irregular.
The surrounding Nemunas Delta is a protected nature area — ideal for birdwatching after your flight.
Klaipėda, about 50 km north, offers the nearest substantial accommodation, dining, and services.
Fuel and maintenance services are minimal; arrive self-sufficient if flying a private aircraft.

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