Vaasa Airport (EFVA)
Large airport · Vaasa, Ostrobothnia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Vaasa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFVA |
| IATA | VAA |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°3'1" E 21°45'45" 63.05023, 21.76254 |
| Location | Vaasa, Ostrobothnia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,727 ft (2660 m) | 157 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vaasa Airport at a glance
Vaasa Airport is a large airport in Vaasa, Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as VAA. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFVA 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, 16/34, offers 8,727 ft (2660 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFVA 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 Vaasa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kauhava Airfield | EFKA | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Seinäjoki Airport | EFSI | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Kauhajoki Airfield | EFKJ | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport | EFKK | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Umeå Airport | ESNU | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vaasa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Vaasa 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 Vaasa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vaasa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vaasa Airport is EFVA, and its IATA code is VAA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vaasa Airport above sea level?
Vaasa Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vaasa Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.0502, 21.7625 — in Vaasa, Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kauhava Airfield, about 65 km away.
Does EFVA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFVA 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 Vaasa Airport?
Vaasa Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,727 ft (2660 m) with a ASP surface.