Vaasa Airport
Overview
Vaasa Airport is a large airport serving the Vaasa region, at a field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 04:39Z
- Sunset 16:06Z
- 11h 27m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival unavailable in these conditions.
IFR approach near minima — carry extra fuel and a solid alternate.
- Visibility: 1.06 sm — IFR
- Fog / mist: Rapidly changing visibility
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
- Icing band: 2°C surface — airframe and runway icing possible
METAR EFVA 010350Z AUTO 13002KT 1700 1000 R16/P2000D BR NCD 02/01 Q1037
TAF EFVA 010230Z 0103/0203 16001KT CAVOK TEMPO 0103/0105 2000 BR TEMPO 0105/0108 BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0112/0115 BKN012 BECMG 0115/0117 BKN011 TEMPO 0119/0122 BKN009 BECMG 0122/0124 BKN009
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 16 needs careful planning — limiting conditions reported.
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the left
- Headwind — 2 kt headwind component on 16
- Runway — 8,727 ft available × 157 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — -2,313 ft — near standard performance
- De-icing — Cold and moist — plan holdover time and a de-icing slot before taxi.
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0103/0105 2000 BR · TEMPO 0105/0108 BKN004
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 1.06 sm visibility support a ILS / precision CAT I to RWY 16.
- TEMPOTemporarily 03:00Z–05:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 16.
- Visibility 1.24 sm vs 0.5 sm minimum
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0103/0105 2000 BR - TEMPOTemporarily 05:00Z–08:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 400 ft vs 200 ft minimum
TEMPO 0105/0108 BKN004 - TEMPOTemporarily 12:00Z–15:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 200 ft minimum
TEMPO 0112/0115 BKN012 - BECMGBecoming 15:00Z–17:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 1,100 ft vs 200 ft minimum
BECMG 0115/0117 BKN011 - TEMPOTemporarily 19:00Z–22:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 900 ft vs 200 ft minimum
TEMPO 0119/0122 BKN009 - BECMGBecoming 22:00Z–24:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of ILS CAT I minima on RWY 16.
- Ceiling 900 ft vs 200 ft minimum
BECMG 0122/0124 BKN009
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Kauhava Airfield (EFKA/KAU)35 nm E · Kauhava · 151 ft elevNo METAR
- Seinäjoki Airport (EFSI/SJY)36 nm SE · Seinäjoki / Ilmajoki · 302 ft elevLIFR
- Kauhajoki Airfield (EFKJ/KHJ)39 nm SSE · Kauhajoki · 407 ft elevNo METAR
- Menkijärvi Airfield (EFME)48 nm E · Alajärvi · 331 ft elevNo METAR
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,727 ft | 157 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 11/29 | 4,921 ft | — | Asphalt | No | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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