Turku Airport (EFTU)
Large airport · Turku, Southwest Finland Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Turku Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFTU |
| IATA | TKU |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°30'51" E 22°15'46" 60.51410, 22.26280 |
| Location | Turku, Southwest Finland Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Turku Airport at a glance
Turku Airport is a large airport in Turku, Southwest Finland Region, Finland, known to airline systems as TKU. The field elevation of 161 ft (49 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFTU 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, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFTU 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 Turku Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pori Airport | EFPO | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | EFTP | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Mariehamn Airport | EFMA | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | EFHK | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Kärdla Airport | EEKA | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Turku Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 161 ft field elevation of Turku 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 Turku Airport
What is the ICAO code of Turku Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Turku Airport is EFTU, and its IATA code is TKU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Turku Airport above sea level?
Turku Airport sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Turku Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.5141, 22.2628 — in Turku, Southwest Finland Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pori Airport, about 108 km away.
Does EFTU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFTU 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 Turku Airport?
Turku Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.