Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme

What Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme does

Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) is the sole state-licensed air navigation service provider (ANSP) for the Republic of Latvia, wholly owned by the Latvian state as a state joint stock company (VAS) and headquartered at Riga Airport. The company provides air traffic control services across the Riga Flight Information Region (FIR), including airspace over the Baltic Sea, operating a four-sector Riga ATC Centre plus control towers at Riga and Liepaja airports. Its core technology stack comprises ICAO/EUROCONTROL-compliant Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems - Mode S secondary surveillance radars, WAMRIX wide-area multilateration, DVOR/DME and ILS beacons, GNSS/EGNOS services, AFTN/AMHS and OLDI data links, and CPDLC/FANS services - supported by automated weather observing systems (AWOS) at Riga, Liepaja and Ventspils. LGS also operates the International NOTAM Office, publishes the Latvian eAIP and digital NOTAM (DNOTAM) products, runs the SWIM-compliant AIS portal at ais.lgs.lv, and provides UAS drone coordination, professional training, and commercial aeronautical data services.

LGS does not receive state budget funding and is self-sustaining through regulated usage-based charges. En-route air navigation charges are calculated under a formula based on distance flown, aircraft weight (MTOW) and a unit rate (EUR 55.79, set under EUROCONTROL mechanisms), collected via the EUROCONTROL Central Route Charges Office; terminal charges apply separately within terminal control areas. Unit rates have been raised materially between 2021 and 2026 to support modernized infrastructure. The company serves commercial airlines (airBaltic ~13%, Finnair ~11%, Air China ~7%, Ryanair ~6% of H1 2025 traffic), general aviation, state/military aviation (including Latvian National Armed Forces), and UAS operators across multiple coordination categories. Additional revenue streams include AFTN/AMHS operator services, navigation equipment installation and maintenance, flight test support and consultancy.

LGS operates within European ATM cooperation frameworks (EUROCONTROL, CANSO, Borealis Alliance, NEFAB) and is implementing SWIM services under the EU CLEAN ATM/ACADIA project. The business is capital-intensive, with EUR 22.5M earmarked for 2025 capital projects (including a new ATC tower at Riga Airport) and a headcount in the 251-500 range. Reported revenue grew from roughly EUR 19.2M (2021) to EUR 31.9M (2024), with a EUR 44.0M estimate for 2025, alongside a return to profitability in 2024-2025 after prior losses.

Name

Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme

Legal name

Valsts akciju sabiedrība "Latvijas gaisa satiksme"

Website

https://lgs.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme is the Latvian state-owned ANSP providing air traffic control, CNS/ATM infrastructure, aeronautical information, meteorological services, UAS coordination and training across the Riga Flight Information Region to commercial airlines, general aviation, military operators and drone users under ICAO/EUROCONTROL frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Navigation Services

NAICS

Air Traffic Control (488111), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) / Airport Security Command & Control (BPAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

Keywords

• Air navigation services
• Air traffic control
• Flight information services
• Aeronautical information management
• Aviation CNS systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Air Navigation Charges: Primary revenue source from air navigation service charges collected from airlines and airspace users. Charges are calculated based on distance flown within Riga FIR, aircraft weight factor, and unit rates. Route charges collected through EUROCONTROL Central Route Charges Office.
2. Terminal Navigation Charges: Charges for air navigation services within terminal control areas, calculated using unit rates and aircraft weight coefficient.
3. Commercial Services: Provision of aeronautical information and data, technical consultations, AFTN/AMHS services, installation and maintenance of air navigation systems, flight test support, consultancy services.
4. Training Services: ATCO training, CNS/MET technical training, AIS and briefing personnel training provided to other ANSPs and aviation organizations.
5. UAS Coordinator Services: Paid services for drone flight coordination including provision of aeronautical information, coordinator visits during weekdays and outside office hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) is the state-owned air navigation service provider (ANSP) for Latvia, delivering air traffic control, communications/navigation/surveillance (CNS), and meteorological services in the Riga Flight Information Region. It also distributes aeronautical information (AIS), provides the IBS flight planning platform, coordinates unmanned aircraft flights, and offers training and commercial aviation services to airlines, airports, military users, and other ANSPs.

Product overview

Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) is the Latvian air navigation service provider offering a comprehensive suite of air traffic management services. The core portfolio centers on Air Traffic Control Services (ATS) with four sectors at the Riga ATC Centre, supported by CNS Services (communications, navigation via DVOR/DME/ILS/GNSS, and surveillance via Mode S radars and multilateration) and Meteorological Services. LGS operates multiple digital platforms including the IBS (Integrated Briefing System) for flight plan submission, AIS (Aeronautical Information Service) portal at ais.lgs.lv for NOTAM and AIP distribution, and SWIM Services for European aviation information exchange. The company also provides UAS Drone Flight Coordination with various coordination types, Training Services for air traffic professionals, and Commercial Services including AFTN/AMHS operations and navigation equipment installation. Major clients include airBaltic (13%), Finnair (11%), and Air China (7%) of airspace usage in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIS (Aeronautical Information Service): Aeronautical Information Service providing eAIP, NOTAM, AIC, and aeronautical charts for Latvia
• IBS (Integrated Briefing System)

Products and services

• Air Traffic Control Services (ATS) Provides air traffic control services and information in Latvian airspace and part of the airspace over the Baltic Sea (Riga Flight Information Region). The Riga ATC Centre comprises four sectors providing control for transit flights and aircraft arriving/departing from Riga and Liepaja airports.
• CNS Services (Communications, Navigation, Surveillance) Provides air-to-ground and ground-to-ground voice and data communications, navigation via DVOR/DME, VOR/DME, ILS/DME and GNSS systems, and surveillance through Mode S radars, WAMRIX wide area multilateration, and neighboring country radar data exchange.
• Meteorological Services (MET) Provides meteorological observations and information to ATC department units and airspace users through automated weather observing systems (AWOS) at Riga, Liepaja, and Ventspils airports, with observers trained to WMO standards.
• IBS (Integrated Briefing System) Web-based service and mobile application for completion and submission of flight plans with mandatory registration. Provides pre-flight information including NOTAM and meteorological data from LGS information systems.
• AIS (Aeronautical Information Service) Provides distribution of electronic AIP, NOTAM, digital terrain and obstacle data; pre-flight briefing services; and post-flight information collection. Available through https://ais.lgs.lv and includes eAIP, data distribution, and NOTAM services.
• UAS Drone Flight Coordination Coordinates unmanned aircraft flights in UAS geographical zones with multiple coordination types (A, B, C, D, E, R, S) depending on flight location, altitude, and category. Coordination requests submitted through Civil Aviation Agency's BGKIS system.
• Training Services Provides ATCO training, CNS/MET technical training, and AIS/Briefing personnel training for air traffic management professionals. Includes initial training, revalidation, OJTI, and Team Resource Management courses.
• Tariffs and Services Calculator Provides air navigation service tariff calculations for en-route services (unit rate formula) and terminal control area services. Includes exemptions for state aircraft, VFR flights, and flights of national importance.
• Commercial Services Offers aeronautical data provision, AFTN/AMHS operator services, air navigation system installation and maintenance, flight test support, technical consultations, and construction impact assessments for external customers.
• SWIM Services System Wide Information Management services enabling digital information exchange between ANSPs, ATC services, and airports. Includes aeronautical information element service and digital NOTAM service for real-time aviation data sharing.
• Digital NOTAM (DNOTAM) Digital NOTAM service providing machine-readable aeronautical notices in digital format for real-time aviation information distribution.
• eTOD (Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data) Provides electronic obstacle and terrain data sets in AIXM 5.1 and GeoTIFF formats for airspaces and airports in Latvia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.00 minutes route ATFM delay per flight consistently across multiple years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Borealis AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025LGS participates in Borealis Alliance - network of Northern European ANSPs for strategic development and cooperation. Alliance board met in Riga to plan strategic development for 2026.
• UKSATSE (Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Group of Ukrainian ANSP technical personnel completed training at LGS facilities, building capacity for Ukrainian aviation sector.
• PANSA (Polish Air Navigation Services Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025LGS board met with PANSA leadership including President Magdalena Javorska-Mackowiaka to discuss cooperation in air traffic services.
• LDDK (Latvian Employers' Confederation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Meeting between LDDK Director General Kaspars Gorkšs and LGS board members to discuss company operations, competitive challenges, and workforce compensation issues.
• EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGS participates in EUROCONTROL initiatives including CLEAN ATM/ACADIA project for SWIM implementation, contributes to European ATM modernization, and uses EUROCONTROL Central Route Charges Office for collection of route charges. LGS also participates in Borealis Alliance coordinated through EUROCONTROL frameworks.
• CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGS is a member of CANSO, the global organization for air navigation service providers, enabling collaboration and best practice sharing among ANSPs worldwide.
• EANS (Estonian Air Navigation Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationRadar data exchange cooperation with Estonian ANSP for secondary surveillance data from Martna radar, serving as backup for LGS surveillance coverage in Riga FIR.
• Oro Navigacija (Lithuanian Air Navigation Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationRadar data exchange cooperation with Lithuanian ANSP for secondary surveillance data from Palanga and Vilnius radars, serving as backup for LGS surveillance coverage. Regular meetings and experience sharing on airspace threats.
• Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) - LatviacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory oversight and coordination on aviation matters including UAS coordination where CAA manages the BGKIS digital platform for drone flight coordination requests.
• Riga Airport (Lidosta Rīga)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint A-CDM (Airport Collaborative Decision Making) project for coordinated airport operations. LGS provides air traffic control services at Riga Airport and collaborates on infrastructure projects including new ATC tower.
• NEFAB (North European Functional Airspace Block)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunctional airspace block cooperation among Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) for coordinated air traffic management across the region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung): Germany's ANSP and one of the largest in Europe, operating multiple FIRs. Functions as a broad incumbent peer — comparable CNS/ATM operations, EUROCONTROL-aligned — though at materially larger scale.
• DSNA (Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne): France's civil aviation authority providing ATC services. Comparable large-scale European ANSP with similar CNS infrastructure investment cycles and EUROCONTROL coordination depth.
• ENAV (Italian Air Navigation Services): Italy's listed ANSP providing services across Italian airspace and increasingly international contracts. Listed status offers a partial market valuation benchmark for what a comparable European ANSP looks like to public investors.
• NATS (UK Air Traffic Control Services): UK's ANSP serving London and Scottish FIRs. Comparable as a major European ANSP with established CNS infrastructure, training services for international customers, and commercial services — a benchmark for LGS's growth ambitions.
• Skyguide: Swiss ANSP with military-civil integration and advanced CNS deployment. Comparable ANSP profile with similar regulatory framework, training offerings, and emphasis on European modernization initiatives like SWIM.

Direct peers

• EANS (Estonian Air Navigation Services): Estonian state-owned ANSP providing air traffic services in Tallinn FIR. Closest comparable peer — same Baltic region, similar sovereign monopoly model, and active cross-border radar data exchange partner with LGS for surveillance coverage redundancy.
• UKSATSE (Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise): Ukrainian ANSP — peer of similar scale and operational model, with whom LGS has an active training partnership. Provides a benchmark for LGS's commercial training services expansion and bilateral ANSP cooperation model.
• Oro Navigacija (Lithuanian Air Navigation Services): Lithuanian ANSP operating in Vilnius FIR. Direct regional peer of similar scale, part of the same NEFAB (North European Functional Airspace Block), and bilateral radar data exchange partner for LGS.
• PANSA (Polish Air Navigation Services Agency): Polish state-owned ANSP, one of the larger Central European ANSPs. LGS board met with PANSA leadership in October 2025 to discuss cooperation; PANSA offers comparable scale-up benchmark for LGS's commercial services ambitions.

Regional players

• Irish Aviation Authority (IAA ANSP): Ireland's ANSP with strong North Atlantic traffic exposure. Comparable as a smaller European ANSP serving a defined FIR with international airline mix and similar commercial-services diversification efforts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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