Mariehamn Airport (EFMA)
Medium airport · Mariehamn, Åland Islands Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Mariehamn Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFMA |
| IATA | MHQ |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°7'20" E 19°53'54" 60.12220, 19.89820 |
| Location | Mariehamn, Åland Islands Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,243 ft (1903 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mariehamn Airport at a glance
Mariehamn Airport is a medium airport in Mariehamn, Åland Islands Region, Finland, known to airline systems as MHQ. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFMA 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, 03/21, offers 6,243 ft (1903 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFMA 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 Mariehamn Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm-Arlanda Airport | ESSA | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Turku Airport | EFTU | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Stockholm-Bromma Airport | ESSB | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Gävle Sandviken Airport | ESSK | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Pori Airport | EFPO | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mariehamn Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Mariehamn 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 Mariehamn Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mariehamn Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mariehamn Airport is EFMA, and its IATA code is MHQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mariehamn Airport above sea level?
Mariehamn Airport sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mariehamn Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.1222, 19.8982 — in Mariehamn, Åland Islands Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, about 122 km away.
Does EFMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFMA 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 Mariehamn Airport?
Mariehamn Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,243 ft (1903 m) with a ASP surface.