Turku Airport

EFTU / TKU

Turku, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
16 kt
300° G26 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFTU 041050Z AUTO 30016G26KT 270V340 9999 FEW045 05/M04 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 161 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,661 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFTU 040832Z 0409/0509 30015KT 9999 SCT045 TEMPO 0411/0418 30017G30KT PROB40 TEMPO 0411/0418 5000 -SHRASN FEW035CB BKN045 BECMG 0423/0501 32005KT PROB40 TEMPO 0506/0508 1200 BCFG BKN002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 300° 17 kt
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
Light Showers RASN

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTU
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 85°
12.3 kt 10.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFTU

7,728 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47%
MVFR
21%
IFR
15.6%
LIFR
16.4%

Turku Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
8.1%
E
23.3%
SE
13.5%
S
11.9%
SW
17%
W
12.7%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.4°C
Range: -25°C to 24°C
-25°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,728 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Turku Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFTU
IATA Code: TKU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 161 ft MSL

Location

City: Turku
Country: FI
Latitude: 60.514099°
Longitude: 22.262800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Turku Airport

Overview

Turku Airport serves the southwest Finland region, located near the city of Turku at an elevation of 161 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway (08/26) measuring 8,202 feet, it supports regional and general aviation operations in the Finnish archipelago area.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate varied flying conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 46.4% of recorded periods. The airport experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, ranging from -24°C to 24°C, with an average temperature of 3.5°C. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months, offering more stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's wind profile is characterized by consistent easterly winds (90° direction) averaging 7.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 21 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in only 0.5% of observations, suggesting generally predictable wind patterns. Visibility remains consistently high, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. The average crosswind component is moderate at 4.3 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing conditions for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate relatively stable approach conditions, particularly during the recommended VFR months.

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

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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.