Jyväskylä Airport

EFJY / JYV

Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
7 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJY 041520Z AUTO 30007KT 9999 -RA OVC008 02/01 Q1001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 459 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,259 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFJY 041422Z 0415/0515 27012KT 9999 BKN012 TEMPO 0415/0417 4000 -SHRASN BKN008 BECMG 0415/0417 33010KT TEMPO 0417/0424 BKN008 BECMG 0500/0502 BKN008 PROB30 0503/0506 3000 BR BKN004 BECMG 0508/0510 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:40Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+9h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft
03:00Z PROB30
+12h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJY
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,533 ft 197 ft ASP 134°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJY

7,732 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
35.3%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
26.4%
LIFR
19.6%

Jyväskylä Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 35.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 46% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
4.3%
E
6.8%
SE
14.4%
S
24.8%
SW
11.2%
W
10.2%
NW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.3°C
Range: -30°C to 22°C
-30°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,732 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jyväskylä Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFJY
IATA Code: JYV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 459 ft MSL

Location

City: Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta
Country: FI
Latitude: 62.399502°
Longitude: 25.678301°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,533 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jyväskylä Airport

Overview

Jyväskylä Airport serves central Finland as a medium-sized regional airport located in the Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta municipality. Situated at 459 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 62.399502, 25.678301, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Jyväskylä demonstrate significant variability, with flight rules distributed across VFR (33.7%), MVFR (20.2%), IFR (26.2%), and LIFR (19.9%) categories. Temperature ranges extensively from -28°C to 22°C, with an average of 0.8°C, indicating potential challenging winter operations and significant seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 12/30, measuring 8,533 feet in length and constructed with asphalt surface. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 6.6 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 26 knots and calm conditions occurring 1.2% of the time, which provides generally stable wind environments for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 4.1 knots. Pilots can expect optimal visual conditions during September, October, and January, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at 5.1%.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.