Jyväskylä Airport

EFJY / JYV

Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, FI

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
07:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
11 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJY 100750Z AUTO 20011KT 160V230 9999 BKN025 18/13 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 459 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,959 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Jyväskylä Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 08:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 09:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFJY 100536Z 1006/1106 20009KT CAVOK TEMPO 1008/1012 FEW030CB PROB30 1009/1012 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z PROB30
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJY
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,533 ft 197 ft ASP 134°
1.9 kt 10.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJY

12,331 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.2%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
19.1%
LIFR
13.2%

Jyväskylä Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
4.1%
E
6.1%
SE
13%
S
24.3%
SW
11.4%
W
10.8%
NW
15.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.2°C
Range: -30°C to 24°C
-30°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

May June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 12,331 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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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.