Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

EFTP / TMP

Tampere / Pirkkala, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
11:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
17 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFTP 041120Z AUTO 27017KT 240V300 9999 SCT027 03/M02 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 390 ft
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,090 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFTP 040823Z 0409/0509 26012KT 9999 BKN040 TEMPO 0409/0417 27015G29KT 7000 -SHRASN FEW030CB BECMG 0417/0419 33010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 330° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTP
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
8,858 ft 148 ft ASP 64°
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFTP

7,721 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
38.5%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
22.5%
LIFR
19.6%

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 38.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 42.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
8.7%
E
13.5%
SE
13.2%
S
22.3%
SW
17.4%
W
9.8%
NW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.8°C
Range: -28°C to 23°C
-28°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFTP
IATA Code: TMP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 390 ft MSL

Location

City: Tampere / Pirkkala
Country: FI
Latitude: 61.414101°
Longitude: 23.604401°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

Overview

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport serves the Tampere region in Finland, situated at an elevation of 390 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (06/24) measuring 8,858 feet, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for both commercial and general aviation in southern Finland.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect varied meteorological conditions, with VFR conditions present 37.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions covering 42.1% of observations. Temperature ranges significantly from -24°C to 23°C, with an average of 2.3°C, indicating potential winter operational challenges and substantial seasonal variation.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly southerly winds (180°) with an average speed of 7.2 knots and occasional gusts up to 24 knots. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (3.5%) and almost no instances of visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.6 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering pilots the most predictable flying conditions at this Finnish airport.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.