Savonlinna Airport (EFSA)
Medium airport · Savonlinna, Southern Savonia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Savonlinna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFSA |
| IATA | SVL |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°56'35" E 28°56'42" 61.94310, 28.94510 |
| Location | Savonlinna, Southern Savonia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Savonlinna Airport at a glance
Savonlinna Airport is a medium airport in Savonlinna, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as SVL. The field elevation of 311 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFSA 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 7,546 ft (2300 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 EFSA 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 Savonlinna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varkaus Airport | EFVR | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Kitee Airport | EFIT | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Joensuu Airport | EFJO | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lappeenranta Airport | EFLP | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Savonlinna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 311 ft field elevation of Savonlinna 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 Savonlinna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Savonlinna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Savonlinna Airport is EFSA, and its IATA code is SVL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Savonlinna Airport above sea level?
Savonlinna Airport sits at an elevation of 311 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Savonlinna Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.9431, 28.9451 — in Savonlinna, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Varkaus Airport, about 62 km away.
Does EFSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFSA 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 Savonlinna Airport?
Savonlinna Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.