Varkaus Airport (EFVR)
Medium airport · Varkaus / Joroinen, Southern Savonia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Varkaus Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFVR |
| IATA | VRK |
| Elevation | 286 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°10'16" E 27°52'7" 62.17110, 27.86860 |
| Location | Varkaus / Joroinen, Southern Savonia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Varkaus Airport at a glance
Varkaus Airport is a medium airport in Varkaus / Joroinen, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as VRK. The field elevation of 286 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFVR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFVR 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 Varkaus Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Savonlinna Airport | EFSA | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Kuopio Airport | EFKU | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Joensuu Airport | EFJO | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Kitee Airport | EFIT | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Varkaus Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 286 ft field elevation of Varkaus 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 Varkaus Airport
What is the ICAO code of Varkaus Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Varkaus Airport is EFVR, and its IATA code is VRK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Varkaus Airport above sea level?
Varkaus Airport sits at an elevation of 286 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Varkaus Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.1711, 27.8686 — in Varkaus / Joroinen, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Savonlinna Airport, about 62 km away.
Does EFVR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFVR 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 Varkaus Airport?
Varkaus Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.