Drone training in Klaipėda

Overview

For pilots based in Klaipėda, travelling to Vilnius or Kaunas for an exam means several hours of travel and added cost. The A1/A3 competency test is taken online through the TKA portal — no exam centre visit required.

Theoretical preparation is also fully possible online: the A2STS platform is accessible from anywhere and provides all TKA topic areas and mock exams regardless of where you live.

Rules

The A1/A3 online test is taken through the TKA system with no physical exam centre required. Register via utm.ans.lt. The A2 theoretical exam requires attending TKA premises in Vilnius — travel from Klaipėda is unavoidable for that step.

Before booking an A2 exam, check the TKA website for any regional exam locations or additional sitting dates that may be available. The situation may change over time.

Licence

A licensed Klaipėda pilot can legally fly anywhere in Lithuania — the certificate is not tied to a specific city. The Klaipėda airport CTR zone covers surrounding airspace; always check utm.ans.lt before flights in the area.

Operator registration is centralised through utm.ans.lt — your location does not matter. Your operator ID is issued immediately after successful registration and is valid from the next day.

Next step

Start with A1/A3 online test preparation — the entire process can be managed from Klaipėda. The A2STS platform provides a complete preparation course suitable for a home-based exam.

For A2, book your TKA exam in Vilnius in advance and plan the trip. Online preparation via A2STS typically takes 3–4 weeks of active study before you are ready to sit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sit the A2 exam in Klaipėda?

TKA A2 exams are held at TKA premises — typically in Vilnius. Check the TKA website for any regional exam dates, but a visit to Vilnius is generally required.

Klaipėda has an airport — does that affect flying requirements?

Yes. The Klaipėda airport CTR zone covers the surrounding area. Before any flight in the Klaipėda district, check utm.ans.lt geo-zones — some locations require ATC authorisation.