Helsinki Vantaa Airport

EFHK / HEL

Helsinki (Vantaa), FI

Last Updated
Jan 18, 00:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:50Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
7kt
210°
1.3 km
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,035
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFHK 180050Z 21007KT 1300 R04L/P2000N R15/P2000N R22L/P2000N R22R/P2000N BR OVC002 M00/M00 Q1035 REFZDZ TEMPO 1500

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 179ft
OVC 200ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
379ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,035 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,029 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (179 ft)
Pressure Alt
-465 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,222 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFHK 172335Z 1800/1824 22006KT 1000 -FZDZ BR OVC002 TEMPO 1800/1802 1500 BR BECMG 1802/1804 3000 -DZ BR TEMPO 1804/1808 1200 DZ BR PROB40 TEMPO 1808/1824 0800 FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:05Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 220° 6kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 200ft
Light Freezing Drizzle, Mist
02:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Light Drizzle, Mist
04:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Drizzle, Mist
08:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Fog

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
Active: 22R
10,039 ft 197 ft ASP 48°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 1.2kt
10° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
11,286 ft 197 ft ASP 48°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 1.2kt
10° angle
15/33 9,518 ft 197 ft ASP 154°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 5.8kt
56° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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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.