Helsinki Vantaa Airport

EFHK / HEL

Helsinki (Vantaa), FI

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:20Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,008
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFHK 030820Z 19008KT 9999 SCT007 BKN045 10/08 Q1008 TEMPO BKN005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 179ft
BKN 500ft AGL
SCT 700ft AGL
BKN 4,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
679ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
879ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,679ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (179 ft)
Pressure Alt
333 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -224 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFHK 030831Z 0309/0409 20007KT 9999 SCT005 BKN040 TEMPO 0310/0313 5000 -DZRA BKN005 TEMPO 0313/0320 BKN010 TEMPO 0402/0406 BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500ft
Light DZRA
13:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000ft

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°
↓ 6.3kt ↔ 4.9kt
142° angle
04R/22L 11,286 ft 197 ft ASP 48°
↓ 6.3kt ↔ 4.9kt
142° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
9,518 ft 197 ft ASP 154°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 5.1kt
40° 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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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.