Summary of capacity performance
Lithuania experienced an increased in traffic from 188k flights in 2023, with zero en-route ATFM delay, to 209k flights in 2024, also with zero en-route ATFM delay. Traffic levels remain substantially below the 302k flights in 2019, due to war and international sanctions.
NSA’s assessment of capacity performance
The capacity target was exceeded, with actual performance resulting in 0.00 minutes of delay per flight, compared to the target value of 0.02 minutes. In accordance with the established incentive scheme, the Air Navigation Service Provider, Oro Navigacija, is entitled to a performance bonus of 229,6 kEUR.
Monitoring process for capacity performance
The analysis is performed monthly using data provided by the EUROCONTROL Aviation Intelligence Unit dashboard.
Capacity planning
Capacity planning is conducted based on the following inputs:
STAFOR and Seasonal NOP Rolling Plan;
Approved airspace use plans;
ATFCM measures with shared responsibilities between Vilnius FMP and Network Manager (NM), STAM procedure;
LARA tool for airspace management;
Civil/Military coordination for flexible use of airspace (FUA);
EUROCONTROL guidelines for ATCO manpower planning.
Critical factors taken into account include:
Substantially increased military activities demand in the region;
Severe meteorological phenomena;
Potential recovery of traffic following the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine;
Compliance with ATCO fatigue management regulations.
Application of Corrective Measures for Capacity (if applicable)
Not applicable.
En route Capacity Incentive Scheme
SE Oro Navigacija: The actual performance is better than the national target and deadband range. Therefore Oro Navigacija is due a bonus of €229 622.
In accordance with Article 3(3)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1627: The incentive scheme shall cover only the calendar years 2022 to 2024.