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Airports / Finland / HEL
Large airport · HEL
Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland · 179 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
21,075 ratings
0
Operators based
179
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Helsinki (Vantaa), FinlandELEV 179 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
21,075
Google reviews
ratings on Google
179
Field elevation
feet above sea level
49
Nearest alternate
nm to EFPR
Field standing
#3 / 30
Finland airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 21075 Google ratings , ranked against 30 rated Finland fields.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome (EFPR).
Overview
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (EFHK / HEL) is a large commercial airport serving Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland. The airport sits 179 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HEL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome (EFPR, 49 nm), Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 54 nm), and Ämari Air Base (EEEI, 68 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,483-foot paved runway, HEL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HEL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Helsinki (Vantaa).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Spacious passenger areas, abundant natural light, and an emphasis on sustainability create an atmosphere that is both efficient and welcoming.”
Kento Masuda5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Managed by Finavia, Helsinki Airport consistently ranks among Europe's leading airports for service quality and transit efficiency.”
Kento Masuda5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EFHK
IATA
HEL
FAA / Local
EFHK
Elevation
179 ft
Coordinates
60.3184° N · 24.9633° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Finland fields
state range 17–1,005 ft
At 179 ft, HEL sits lower than 68% of the 31 Finland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,483 ft
- 04R/22L11,483 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R10,039 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/339,518 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
HEL's 11,483 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 49nmEFPRHelsinki East-Redstone AerodromeHelsinki (Pyhtää)
- 54nmTLLLennart Meri Tallinn AirportTallinn
- 68nmEEEIÄmari Air BaseKeila
- 68nmUTIUtti Air BaseUtti / Valkeala
- 77nmTMPTampere-Pirkkala AirportTampere / Pirkkala
- 81nmTKUTurku AirportTurku
Location
Open the full mapEFHK · Helsinki Vantaa Airport · Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HEL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,413 nm | 8h 20m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,509 nm | 8h 34m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,565 nm | 8h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,747 nm | 9h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,844 nm | 9h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,120 nm | 9h 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,143 nm | 10h 2m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,201 nm | 10h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HEL?
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HEL?
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HEL?
- The closest alternate is Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome (EFPR), about 49 nm away, followed by Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HEL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 20m (3,413 nm), Anchorage about 8h 34m (3,509 nm), New York about 8h 41m (3,565 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.