Jyväskylä Airport

EFJY / JYV

Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, FI

Last Updated
Apr 21, 22:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
22:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
7 kt
280°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJY 212250Z AUTO 28007KT CAVOK 01/M02 Q1013

Weather Briefing

VFR

Jyväskylä Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 7 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 212023Z 2121/2221 30006KT CAVOK BECMG 2209/2211 32015G32KT BECMG 2218/2220 01011KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 320° 15 kt

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: 30
8,533 ft 197 ft ASP 134°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJY

9,954 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42.8%
MVFR
18%
IFR
23.1%
LIFR
16.2%

Jyväskylä Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 39.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
4.7%
E
6.4%
SE
13.1%
S
26.4%
SW
12.4%
W
10.1%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -30°C to 22°C
-30°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,954 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.