Helsinki Vantaa Airport

EFHK / HEL

Helsinki (Vantaa), FI

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:20Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
11kt
190°
0.45 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,032
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFHK 171420Z 19011KT 0450 R04L/1600U R15/1400U R22L/1400U R22R/1500N -FZDZ FZFG VV002 M02/M02 Q1032 TEMPO -SG FZFG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,032 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,026 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (179 ft)
Pressure Alt
-376 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,373 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFHK 171122Z 1712/1812 18012KT 3000 -SG OVC002 TEMPO 1712/1720 0500 -FZDZSG FZFG BECMG 1721/1723 24010KT BECMG 1801/1803 2500 BR TEMPO 1803/1808 1400 DZ BR TEMPO 1808/1812 3000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:44Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 180° 12kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 200ft
Light Snow Grains
21:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 240° 10kt
01:00Z BECMG
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist

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°
↓ 8.7kt ↔ 6.8kt
142° angle
04R/22L 11,286 ft 197 ft ASP 48°
↓ 8.7kt ↔ 6.8kt
142° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
9,518 ft 197 ft ASP 154°
↑ 8.4kt ↔ 7.1kt
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.