What is the tower frequency at EFHK?

The tower frequency at Vantaa is 118.6, 118.85 MHz.

Does EFHK require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Vantaa (Finland).

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Vantaa

Vantaa (EFHK/HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 179 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EFHK
Name: Vantaa
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 60.3172
Longitude: 24.963301
Elevation: 179 ft
Country: Finland
Municipality: Helsinki
IATA Code: HEL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Distance from City: 16.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

Designation: 04L/22R
Dimensions: 10039 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 04R/22L

Designation: 04R/22L
Dimensions: 11286 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 9518 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.600, 118.850 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 114.200, 135.075 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.finavia.fi/en/helsinki-airport
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-9 per tonne MTOW + noise component
Parking Fee: EUR 0.25-0.55 per tonne per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Finavia published tariff. Helsinki-Vantaa. Finnair hub. Strategic Europe-Asia routing via polar routes.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Neste and other suppliers.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Finnish Border Guard on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 2. Significant Asia transit traffic.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24h operation. Night noise surcharges 22:30-06:30. Noise monitoring. Three runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 15/33). Preferential runway at night.

Alternates

EETN

ICAO: EETN
Name: Lennart Meri
Distance (NM): 54.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EFTP

ICAO: EFTP
Name: Pirkkala
Distance (NM): 76.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EFTU

ICAO: EFTU
Name: Turku
Distance (NM): 80.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

Airport Services

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Finland Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required for ICAO contracting states under Chicago Convention Article 5
Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight

Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights from ICAO contracting states do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EFHK?: The tower frequency at Vantaa is 118.6, 118.85 MHz.
What fuel is available at EFHK?: Vantaa offers Jet A-1.
Does EFHK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Vantaa (Finland).

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