Helsinki Vantaa Airport (EFHK)
Large airport · Helsinki (Vantaa), Uusimaa Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Helsinki Vantaa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFHK |
| IATA | HEL |
| Elevation | 179 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°19'6" E 24°57'48" 60.31836, 24.96334 |
| Location | Helsinki (Vantaa), Uusimaa Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 10,039 ft (3060 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 9,518 ft (2901 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Helsinki Vantaa Airport at a glance
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is a large airport in Helsinki (Vantaa), Uusimaa Region, Finland, known to airline systems as HEL. The field elevation of 179 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFHK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 04R/22L — offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04R points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFHK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome | EFPR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | EETN | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Ämari Air Base | EEEI | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Utti Air Base | EFUT | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | EFTP | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 179 ft field elevation of Helsinki Vantaa Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 31 airports and airfields we list for Finland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Helsinki Vantaa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Helsinki Vantaa Airport is EFHK, and its IATA code is HEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Helsinki Vantaa Airport above sea level?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits at an elevation of 179 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Helsinki Vantaa Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.3184, 24.9633 — in Helsinki (Vantaa), Uusimaa Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome, about 91 km away.
Does EFHK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFHK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04R/22L, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.