International hub · Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki Vantaa
- Elevation
- 179 ft
- Coordinates
- 60°19′N 24°58′E
- Local time
- Europe/Helsinki
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Field information
EFHK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Helsinki Vantaa (EFHK/HEL) has 3 runways; the longest, 04R/22L, is 11,286 ft (3,440 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EFHK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Helsinki
Country
Finland
FI
Municipality
Helsinki (Vantaa)
Elevation
179 ft
Position
60.3184, 24.9633
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · EFHK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04R/22L | 11,286 ft (3,440 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 04L/22R | 10,039 ft (3,060 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 15/33 | 9,518 ft (2,901 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EFHK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Helsinki Vantaa (EFHK / HEL) in Helsinki, Finland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EFHK is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EFHK
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Finland
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Finland. Applicable permit lead times for Finland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Finland are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at EFHK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EFHK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at EFHK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EFHK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to EFHK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EFHK: 60° 19′ 6″ N 24° 57′ 48″ E; elevation 179 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Helsinki
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Helsinki. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EFHK.
- 06
Cargo Operations at EFHK
Support for freighter operations into EFHK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into EFHK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Helsinki Vantaa — one desk for the whole trip.