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EFHK

Helsinki Vantaa Airport · Helsinki (Vantaa)

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
179 ft / 55 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (22L/04R and 15/33)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Helsinki Vantaa Airport (EFHK), located in Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 179 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
ICAO / IATA
EFHK / HEL
Municipality
Helsinki (Vantaa)
Country
Region
FI-18 — Uusimaa Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
179 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04R / 22L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,286 ft / 3,440 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 48° / 228°
RWY 04R (48°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: IHE | CRS: 43°
RWY 22L (228°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: IHW | CRS: 223°
Runway 04L / 22R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,039 ft / 3,060 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 48° / 228°
RWY 04L (48°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: IHL | CRS: 43°
RWY 22R (228°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: IHK | CRS: 223°
Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,518 ft / 2,901 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 154.1° / 334.1°
RWY 15 (154.1°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: IFI | CRS: 148°
RWY 33 (334.1°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: IFN | CRS: 328°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.10 MHz
APP
129.85 MHz
ATIS HEL VOR
114.20 MHz
ATIS
135.07 MHz
DEL
118.13 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
125.10 MHz
RMP RMP
121.65 MHz
TWR 22L/04R and 15/33
118.60 MHz
TWR 22R/04L
118.85 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EFPR
Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome
91 km / 49 nm
EETNILS
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
101 km / 54 nm
EEEI
Ämari Air Base
125 km / 68 nm
EFUT
Utti Air Base
125 km / 68 nm
EFTP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
142 km / 77 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026