Jyväskylä Airport (EFJY)
Medium airport · Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, Central Finland Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Jyväskylä Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFJY |
| IATA | JYV |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°23'58" E 25°40'42" 62.39950, 25.67830 |
| Location | Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, Central Finland Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,533 ft (2601 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jyväskylä Airport at a glance
Jyväskylä Airport is a medium airport in Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, Central Finland Region, Finland, known to airline systems as JYV. The field elevation of 459 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFJY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,533 ft (2601 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFJY 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 Jyväskylä Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halli Airport | EFHA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Varkaus Airport | EFVR | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Kuopio Airport | EFKU | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Seinäjoki Airport | EFSI | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jyväskylä Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 459 ft field elevation of Jyväskylä 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 Jyväskylä Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jyväskylä Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jyväskylä Airport is EFJY, and its IATA code is JYV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jyväskylä Airport above sea level?
Jyväskylä Airport sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jyväskylä Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.3995, 25.6783 — in Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, Central Finland Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Halli Airport, about 76 km away.
Does EFJY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFJY 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 Jyväskylä Airport?
Jyväskylä Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,533 ft (2601 m) with a ASP surface.