Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (IATA: HEL · ICAO: EFHK) is a large airport serving Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland. It lies at 60.3184° N, 24.9633° E, 179 ft (55 m) above sea level.
Overview of Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Helsinki (Vantaa) in Finland. It is identified by the IATA code HEL and the ICAO code EFHK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 179 ft (55 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hyvinkää Airfield (HYV) about 38 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Where is Helsinki Vantaa Airport located?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland. Its coordinates are 60.3184° N, 24.9633° E.
What is the airport code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has an IATA code of HEL and an ICAO code of EFHK.
How long is the runway at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Helsinki Vantaa Airport have?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Helsinki Vantaa Airport a major airport?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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