Vantaa (EFHK/HEL) — Helsinki, Finland
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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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
- 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.
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Finland Permit Requirements
- 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 non-revenue flights from ICAO contracting states do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).
- Where is EFHK located?
- Vantaa (EFHK) is located in Helsinki, Finland.
- What is the IATA code for EFHK?
- The IATA code for Vantaa is HEL.
- How long is the runway at EFHK?
- The main runway at Vantaa (04L/22R) measures 10039 X 197.
- Does EFHK have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Vantaa has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 15/33.
- Is EFHK a port of entry?
- Yes, Vantaa is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.