Helsinki Vantaa Airport

EFHK / HEL

Helsinki (Vantaa), FI

Last Updated
Sep 16, 01:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
01:20Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
11kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,005
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFHK 160120Z 15011KT 9999 BKN010 BKN014 15/13 Q1005 TEMPO SCT013 FEW040CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 179ft
BKN 1,000ft AGL
SCT 1,300ft AGL
BKN 1,400ft AGL
FEW 4,000ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,179ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,479ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,579ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,179ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (179 ft)
Pressure Alt
421 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 464 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFHK 152337Z 1600/1624 16011KT 9999 FEW008 BKN015 TEMPO 1600/1603 BKN009 BECMG 1603/1605 BKN006 FEW030CB TEMPO 1605/1611 17015G25KT 6000 SHRA BKN012 BECMG 1611/1613 SCT013 FEW030CB TEMPO 1613/1619 7000 SHRA PROB30 1613/1616 4000 TSRA BKN014 BECMG 1619/1621 BKN020 TEMPO 1621/1624 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 11kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
03:00Z BECMG
+2h
LIFR
Ceiling: 600ft
05:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR 170° 15kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Showers Rain
11:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FHK
04L
22R
04R
22L
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04L/22R 10,039 ft 197 ft ASP 48°
↓ 2.3kt ↔ 10.8kt
102° angle
04R/22L 11,286 ft 197 ft ASP 48°
↓ 2.3kt ↔ 10.8kt
102° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
9,518 ft 197 ft ASP 154°
↑ 11.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFHK
IATA Code: HEL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 179 ft MSL

Location

City: Helsinki (Vantaa)
Country: FI
Latitude: 60.318363°
Longitude: 24.963341°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 10,039 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 11,286 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,518 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (EFHK/HEL) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Helsinki (Vantaa), FI. The facility operates at an elevation of 179 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.