GPS signal interference in Estonia does not affect Tallinn Airport operations

01.05.2024 | 08:17

Estonian airspace is controlled and safe – flights are running as planned. Overflight traffic also takes place in controlled airspace and is supported by an additional DME-DME network, an alternative navigation system to GPS.

In recent days, there has been media attention regarding a situation where due to GPS signal jamming in Estonia, an aircraft from Helsinki was not able to land at Tartu Airport.

We confirm that international flights to Tallinn continue to operate. Overflight traffic is also functioning. The interference with GPS signals does not interfere with or affect the operation of Tallinn Airport as it is a controlled airspace and alternative means of navigation to GPS are available.

Only flights operated by Finnair to and from Tartu Airport have been suspended, Tartu Airport is otherwise fully operating. The temporary situation in Tartu does not affect the air traffic at Tallinn Airport in any way.

Finnair and Estonian Air Navigation Services AS are working together to find a solution to resume scheduled flights from Tartu Airport from 1 June.

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