Lennuvälju

Lennuvälju, the Estonian word for airports or airfields, refers to facilities dedicated to aviation. These locations are crucial for air transportation, serving as points of departure, arrival, and transit for aircraft. Estonian lennuvälju range from large international airports handling commercial passenger and cargo flights to smaller airfields used for general aviation, private flights, and sometimes military purposes.

The primary function of a lennuväli is to provide a safe and controlled environment for aircraft operations. This includes runways for takeoffs and landings, taxiways for moving aircraft between runways and terminals, and aprons for parking. Modern airports also feature terminal buildings for passengers, cargo handling facilities, air traffic control towers, and maintenance hangars.

Estonia has several significant lennuvälju. Tallinn Airport (Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport) is the largest and busiest, serving as the main international gateway to the country. Other notable lennuvälju include Tartu Airport, Pärnu Airport, and Kuressaare Airport, which primarily handle domestic and some international traffic. Historically, Estonia also had numerous smaller airfields, some of which have been decommissioned while others remain active for specialized uses. The development and maintenance of these lennuvälju are vital for Estonia's connectivity, economy, and tourism.