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As a general rule, traffic inbound or outbound to EFHK shall be planned via airways, otherwise airways are rarely used. Please refer to the AIP ENR 3.3: open link

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🎧 IFR flight from A to B

English is the only allowed language to be used for ATC clearances and instructions at Helsinki airport and above FL 95 when in contact with Area Control. Regardless of this rule, the Finnish version of phraseology is displayed below.

EFHK - EFOU

1. Initial contact with ground, en-route clearance

👨‍✈️ Helsinki ground, Finnair 4MW, Airbus 320, stand 22, information H, QNH 1011, request clearance to Oulu.
Helsingin rullaus, Finnair 4MW, Airbus 320, paikka 22, tiedotus H, QNH 1011, pyydän selvitystä Ouluun.
🎧 Finnair 4MW, cleared to Oulu, runway 22 right, Tevru 3N departure, climb to 4000 feet, squawk 2520, target start-up time 41.
Finnair 4MW, selvä Ouluun, kiitotie 22 oikea, Tevru 3N lähtöreitti, nouse 4000 jalkaan, koodaa 2520, TSAT 41.
👨‍✈️ Cleared to Oulu, runway 22 right, Tevru 3N departure, climb to 4000 feet, squawk 2520, TSAT 41, Finnair 4MW.
Selvä Ouluun, kiitotie 22 oikea, Tevru 3N lähtöreitti, 4000 jalkaa, koodaa 2520, TSAT 41, Finnair 4MW.
🎧 Finnair 4MW, clearance correct, for pushback and start-up contact ground 121.8.
Finnair 4MW, selvitys oikein, työntöä ja käynnistystä varten, ota yhteys rullaukseen 121.8.
👨‍✈️ 121.8, Finnair 4MW.
121.8, Finnair 4MW.

2. Start-up and push back instructions

👨‍✈️ Helsinki ground, Finnair 4MW, stand 22, request push back and start-up.
Helsingin rullaus, Finnair 4MW, paikka 22, pyydän käynnistää ja työntää.
🎧 Finnair 4MW, behind company ATR from left to right, start-up and push back approved, facing northwest.
Finnair 4MW, vasemmalta rullaavan ATR:n jälkeen saat käynnistää ja työntää, nokka kohti luodetta.
👨‍✈️ Behind company ATR, push back and start-up approved, facing northwest, Finnair 4MW.
ATR:n jälkeen käynnistän ja työnnän, nokka luoteeseen, Finnair 4MW.

3. Taxi

👨‍✈️ Finnair 4MW, request taxi.
Finnair 4MW, pyydän rullata.
🎧 Finnair 4MW, taxi via AD to ZD, hold short of runway 22 left.
Finnair 4MW, rullaa AD pitkin ZD:lle, pysy selvästi erossa kiitotiestä 22 vasen.
👨‍✈️ Taxi via AD to ZD, hold short of runway 22 left, Finnair 4MW.
Rullaan AD pitkin ZD:lle, pysyn selvästi erossa kiitotiestä 22 vasen, Finnair 4MW.

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4. Transfer to tower

🎧 Finnair 4MW, contact tower, 118.6.
Finnair 4MW, ota yhteys torniin, 118.6.
👨‍✈️ 118.6, Finnair 4MW.
118.6, Finnair 4MW.

5. Initial contact with tower, runway crossing and taxi

👨‍✈️ Helsinki tower, Finnair 4MW, approaching ZD.
Helsingin torni, Finnair 4MW, lähestyn ZD:aa.
🎧 Finnair 4MW, behind landing Boeing 737, cross runway 22 left via ZD and taxi to holding point WD, behind.
Finnair 4MW, saapuvan Boeing 737 jälkeen, ylitä kiitotie 22 vasen ZD:n kautta ja rullaa odotuspaikalle WD, jälkeen.
👨‍✈️ Behind landing Boeing 737, cross runway 22 left via ZD and taxi to holding point WD, behind, Finnair 4MW.
Saapuvan Boeing 737 jälkeen, ylitä kiitotie 22 vasen ZD:n kautta ja rullaa odotuspaikalle WD, jälkeen, Finnair 4MW.

6. Transfer to tower west

🎧 Finnair 4MW, contact tower 118.850.
Finnair 4MW, ota yhteys torniin 118.850.
👨‍✈️ 118.850, Finnair 4MW

7. Initial contact with tower west and take-off

👨‍✈️ Helsinki tower, Finnair 4MW, taxiway D
Helsingin torni, Finnair 4MW, rullaustiellä D
🎧 Finnair 4MW
- - - - -
🎧 Finnair 4MW, via WD lineup runway 22 right
Finnair 4MW, WD kautta siirry kiitotielle 22 oikea
👨‍✈️ Via WD, lineup runway 22 right, Finnair 4MW
WD kautta siirryn kiitotielle 22 oikea, Finnair 4MW
🎧 Finnair 4MW, wind variable 2 knots, runway 22 right, cleared for take-off
Finnair 4MW, tuuli vaihtelevaa 2 solmua, kiitotie 22 oikea, selvä lentoonlähtöön
👨‍✈️ Cleared for take-off, runway 22 right, Finnair 4MW
Selvä lentoonlähtöön, kiitotie 22 oikea, Finnair 4MW

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8. Initial contact with Approach Control

👨‍✈️ Helsinki radar, Finnair 4MW, passing 1700 feet, Tevru 3N
Helsingin tutka, Finnair 4MW, läpäi 1700 jalkaa, Tevru 3N
🎧 Finnair 4MW, Helsinki radar, radar contact, climb to flight level 280
Finnair 4MW, Helsingin tutka, tutkayhteys, nouse lentopinnalle 280
👨‍✈️ Climb to flight level 280, Finnair 4MW
Nousen lentopinnalle 280, Finnair 4MW
🎧 Finnair 4MW, proceed direct Tevru
Finnair 4MW, hakeudu suoraan Tevru
👨‍✈️ Direct Tevru, Finnair 4MW
Suoraan Tevru, Finnair 4MW

9. Transfer to Area Control

🎧 Finnair 4MW, contact Helsinki control, 132.325
Finnair 4MW, ota yhteys Helsingin alueeseen, 132.325
👨‍✈️ 132.325, Finnair 4MW

10. Initial contact with Area Control, assignment of arrival runway

👨‍✈️ Helsinki Control, Finnair 4MW, passing flight level 198 for flight level 280, inbound Tevru
Helsinki Control, Finnair 4MW, läpäisen lentopinnan 198 lentopinnalle 280, suuntaan Tevru
🎧 Finnair 4MW, Helsinki Control, radar contact, proceed direct Suvib, climb to flight level 360, expect runway 12
Finnair 4MW, Helsinki Control, tutka yhteys, hakeudu suoraan Suvib, nouse lentopinnalle 360, odota kiitotietä 12
👨‍✈️ Direct Suvib, climb to flight level 360, runway 12, Finnair 4MW
Suoraan Suvib, nousen lentopinnalle 360, kiitotie 12, Finnair 4MW

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11. Arrival clearance and top-of-descent

🎧 Finnair 4MW, when ready descend to flight level 100, cleared Suvib 4C arrival, proceed direct Tegbo
Finnair 4MW, kun valmis laskeudu lentopinnalle 100, selvä Suvib 4C tuloreitti, hakeudu suoraan Tegbo
👨‍✈️ When ready descend to flight level 100, Suvib 4C, direct Tegbo, Finnair 4MW
Kun valmis laskeudun lentopinnalle 100, Suvib 4C, suoraan Tegbo, Finnair 4MW

12. Transfer to combined Aerodrome- and Approach Control

🎧 Finnair 4MW, contact Oulu tower, 124.4
Finnair 4MW, ota yhteys Oulun torniin, 124.4
👨‍✈️ 124.4, Finnair 4MW

13. Initial contact and approach clearance

👨‍✈️ Oulu tower, Finnair 4MW, passing flight level 202 for flight level 100, Airbus 320, information Q
Oulun torni, Finnair 4MW, läpäisen lentopinnan 202 lentopinnalle 100, Airbus 320, tiedotus Q
🎧 Finnair 4MW, Oulu tower, radar contact, continue descent to 2300 feet, QNH 1032, cleared ILS Z approach runway 12, right circuit, report established on localizer, for information next 20 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace
Finnair 4MW, Oulun torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2300 jalkaan, QNH 1032, selvä ILS Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 12, oikea kierros, ilmoita suuntasäteessä, tiedoksi seuraavat 20 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️ Continue descent to 2300 feet, QNH 1032, cleared ILS Z approach runway 12, right circuit, wilco, Finnair 4MW
Jatkan laskeutumista 2300 jalkaan, QNH 1032, selvä ILS Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 12, oikea kierros, ilmoitan, Finnair 4MW

14. Reporting on approach and landing

👨‍✈️ Finnair 4MW, localizer established
Finnair 4MW, suuntasäteessä
🎧 Finnair 4MW, wind 210 degrees 5 knots, runway 12, cleared to land
Finnair 4MW, tuuli 210 astetta 5 solmua, kiitotie 12, selvä laskuun
👨‍✈️ Cleared to land, runway 12, Finnair 4MW
Selvä laskuun, kiitotie 12, Finnair 4MW

15. Taxi (no picture)

🎧 Finnair 4MW, taxi to apron, stand 14
Finnair 4MW, rullaa asematasolle, paikka 14
👨‍✈️ Taxi to apron, stand 14, Finnair 4MW
Rullaan asematasolle, paikka 14, Finnair 4MW

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EFOU - EFHK

1. Initial contact, en-route clearance, start-up and push back

👨‍✈️ Oulu tower, Finnair 2PD, Airbus 320, stand 14, information P, request clearance to Helsinki
Oulun torni, Finnair 2PD, Airbus 320, paikka 14, tiedotus P, pyydän selvitystä Helsinkiin
🎧 Finnair 2PD, Oulu tower, cleared to Helsinki, runway 12, Miknu 4A departure, Y86, flight level 330, squawk 0224
Finnair 2PD, Oulun torni, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 12, Miknu 4A lähtöreitti, Y86, lentopinta 330, koodaa 0224
👨‍✈️ Cleared to Helsinki, runway 12, Miknu 4A departure, Y86, flight level 330, squawk 0224, Finnair 2PD
Selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 12, Miknu 4A lähtöreitti, Y86, lentopinta 330, koodaa 0224, Finnair 2PD
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ Finnair 2PD, stand 14, request startup and pushback
Finnair 2PD, paikka 14, pyydän käynnistää ja työntää
🎧 Finnair 2PD, startup and pushback approved, QNH 1032, runway 12 for departure
Finnair 2PD, saat käynnistää ja työntää, QNH 1032, kiitotie 12 lähtöön
👨‍✈️ Startup and pushback approved, QNH 1032, runway 12, Finnair 2PD
Saan käynnistää ja työntää, QNH 1032, kiitotie 12, Finnair 2PD
🎧 Oulu

2. Taxi

👨‍✈️ Finnair 2PD, request taxi
Finnair 2PD, pyydän rullata
🎧 Finnair 2PD, taxi to holding point A, runway 12
Finnair 2PD, rullaa odotuspaikalle A, kiitotie 12
👨‍✈️ Taxi to holding point A, runway 12, Finnair 2PD
Rullaan odotuspaikalle A, kiitotie 12, Finnair 2PD

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3. Take-off

👨‍✈️ Finnair 2PD, ready
Finnair 2PD, valmis
🎧 Finnair 2PD, lineup runway 12
Finnair 2PD, siirry kiitotielle 12
👨‍✈️ Lineup runway 12, Finnair 2PD
Siirryn kiitotielle 12, Finnair 2PD
- - - - -
🎧 Finnair 2PD, wind 120 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for takeoff
Finnair 2PD, tuuli 120 astetta, 5 solmua, kiitotie 12, selvä lentoonlähtöön
👨‍✈️ Cleared for takeoff, runway 12, Finnair 2PD
Selvä lentoonlähtöön, kiitotie 12, Finnair 2PD

4. Altitude verification

🎧 Finnair 2PD, radar contact, report altitude passing
Finnair 2PD, tutkayhteys, ilmoita korkeus läpi
👨‍✈️ Passing 2100 feet, Finnair 2PD
Läpäisen 2100 jalkaa, Finnair 2PD
🎧 Finnair 2PD

5. Transfer to Area Control

🎧 Finnair 2PD, contact Helsinki control, 132.325
Finnair 2PD, ota yhteys Helsingin alueeseen 132.325
👨‍✈️ 132.325, Finnair 2PD

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7. Initial contact with Area Control

👨‍✈️ Helsinki Control, Finnair 2PD, passing flight level 102 for flight level 330
Helsinki Control, Finnair 2PD, läpäisen lentopinnan 102 lentopinnalle 330
🎧 Finnair 2PD, Helsinki control, radar contact, runway 22 left
Finnair 2PD, Helsinki control, tutkayhteys, kiitotie 22 vasen
👨‍✈️ 22 left, Finnair 2PD
22 vasen, Finnair 2PD

8. Arrival clearance and top of descent

🎧 Finnair 2PD, when ready descend to flight level 100, cleared Lusep 4A arrival, proceed direct Kukka
Finnair 2PD, kun valmis laskeudu lentopinnalle 100, selvä Lusep 4A tuloreitti, hakeudu suoraan Kukka
👨‍✈️ When ready descend to flight level 100, Lusep 4A arrival, direct Kukka, Finnair 2PD
Kun valmis laskeudun lentopinnalle 100, Lusep 4A tuloreitti, suoraan Kukka, Finnair 2PD

9. Trasnfer to Helsinki Approach Control

🎧 Finnair 2PD, contact Helsinki radar, 119.1
Finnair 2PD, ota yhteys Helsingin tutkaan, 119.1
👨‍✈️ 119.1, Finnair 2PD

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10. Initial contact with Approach Control

👨‍✈️ Helsinki radar, Finnair 2PD, Airbus 320, passing flight level 155 for flight level 100, information M
Helsingin tutka, Finnair 2PD, Airbus 320, läpäisen lentopinnan 155 lentopinnalle 100, tiedotus M
🎧 Finnair 2PD, Helsinki radar, radar contact, descend to 5000 feet, QNH 1025, runway 22 left
Finnair 2PD, Helsingin tutka, tutkayhteys, laskeudu 5000 jalkaan, QNH 1025, kiitotie 22 vasen
👨‍✈️ Descend to 5000 feet, QNH 1025, runway 22 left, Finnair 2PD
Laskeudun 5000 jalkaan, QNH 1025, kiitotie 22 vasen, Finnair 2PD

11. Transfer of control and initial contact with Arrival

🎧 Finnair 2PD, contact arrival 119.9
Finnair 2PD, ota yhteys tuloon 119.9
👨‍✈️ 119.9, Finnair 2PD
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ Arrival, Finnair 2PD
Tulo, Finnair 2PD
🎧 Finnair 2PD, via Kukka, Bifix cleared ILS approach, runway 22 left, report established on localizer
Finnair 2PD, Kukan ja Bifix:in kautta selvä ILS lähestymiseen kiitotie 22 vasen, ilmoita suuntasäteessä
👨‍✈️ Via Kukka, Bifix cleared ILS approach, runway 22 left, wilco, Finnair 2PD
Kukan ja Bifix:in kautta selvä ILS lähestymiseen, kiitotie 22 vasen, ilmoitan, Finnair 2PD

12. Reporting on approach and transfer to Aerodrome Control

👨‍✈️ Finnair 2PD, localizer established
Finnair 2PD, suuntasäteessä
🎧 Finnair 2PD, contact tower 118.6
Finnair 2PD, ota yhteys torniin 118.6
👨‍✈️ 118.6, Finnair 2PD

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14. Initial Contact with Aerodrome Control and landing

👨‍✈️ Helsinki tower, Finnair 2PD, ILS runway 22 left
Helsingin torni, Finnair 2PD, ILS kiitotie 22 vasen
🎧 Finnair 2PD, Helsinki tower, continue approach, wind calm
Finnair 2PD, Helsingin torni, jatka lähestymistä, tuuli tyyntä
👨‍✈️ Continue approach, Finnair 2PD
Jatkan lähestymistä, Finnair 2PD
- - - - -
🎧 Finnair 2PD, wind variable 1 knot, runway 22 left cleared to land, ZG available
Finnair 2PD, tuuli vaihtelevaa 1 solmu, kiitotie 22 vasen, selvä laskuun, ZG vapaa
👨‍✈️ Cleared to land, runway 22 left, Finnair 2PD
Selvä laskuun, kiitotie 22 vasen, Finnair 2PD

15. Initial contact with Ground and taxi instructions

Pilot should contact ground without ATC initiated transfer according to EFHK AIP.

👨‍✈️ Helsinki ground, Finnair 2PD, ZG
Helsingin rullaus, Finnair 2PD, ZG
🎧 Finnair 2PD, taxi via VG and AC, stand 26
Finnair 2PD, rullaa VG ja AC kautta, paikka 26
👨‍✈️ via VG and AC, stand 26, Finnair 2PD, Finnair 2PD
VG ja AC kautta, paikka 26, Finnair 2PD, Finnair 2PD

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🎧 VFR flight from A to B

More specific phraseologies for VFR flights can be found in Standard Operating Procedures.

EFKS - EFOU - EFAH

Flight plan

(FPL-OHCME-VM
-C172/L-FOV/C
-EFKS0800
-N0100VFR RAITO TASKI EFOU UNILO
-EFAH0125
-DOF/210511 RMK/TGL EFOU0010 PIC TEL 010 123 156 EFOU)

A flight according to the flight plan with a C172 aircraft from Kuusamo via Oulu to Ahmosuo. According to the RMK field, the intention of the flight is touch-and-go landings in Oulu for approximately 10 minutes. Ahmosuo is an uncontrolled airfield located below the Oulu approach control area. Kuusamo and Oulu are served by local air traffic control (TWR).

Phraseology

1. Initial contact, taxi and clearance to leave Control Zone

👨‍✈️ OH-CME, at apron, information November, request taxi
OH-CME, asematasolla, tiedotus India, pyydän rullata
🎧 O-ME, taxi to holding point Alfa, leave control zone via Raito, 2000 feet or below, QNH 1014, squawk 3676
O-ME, rullaa odotuspaikalle Alfa, jätä lähialue Raidon kautta, 2000 jalkaa tai alapuolella, QNH 1014, koodaa 3676
👨‍✈️ Taxi to holding point Alfa, leave control zone via Raito, 2000 feet or below, QNH 1014, squawk 3676, O-ME
Rullaan odotuspaikalle Alfa, jätän lähialueen Raidon kautta, 2000 jalkaa tai alapuolella, QNH 1014, koodaan 3676, O-ME

2. Take-off

🎧 O-ME, via Alfa backtrack and lineup runway 30
O-ME, Alfan kautta rullaa takaisinpäin kiitotietä 30
👨‍✈️ Via Alfa backtrack and lineup runway 30, O-ME
Alfan kautta rullaan takaisinpäin kiitotietä 30, O-ME
🎧 O-ME, wind 290 degrees 10 knots, runway 30, cleared for take-off, (left turn)
O-ME, tuuli 290 astetta 10 solmua, kiitotie 30, selvä lentoonlähtöön (vasen kaarto)
👨‍✈️ Cleared for take-off runway 30, (left turn), O-ME
Selvä lentoonlähtöön kiitotie 30, (vasen kaarto), O-ME

3. Crossing VRP and leaving the Control Zone

👨‍✈️ O-ME, Raito outbound, 1900 feet
O-ME, Raito ulos, 1900 jalkaa
🎧 O-ME
O-ME

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Aircraft will continue flight in uncontrolled airspace and may contact Area Control for flight information services (FIS). Next radio contact is made with Oulu Radar.

4. Initial contact to Approach Control, clearance to Terminal Area

👨‍✈️ Oulu radar, OH-CME
Oulun tutka, OH-CME
🎧 O-ME, Oulu radar
O-ME, Oulun tutka
👨‍✈️ O-ME, Cessna 172, OUK radial 045, 28 miles, at 4000 feet, QNH 997, information Quebec, request clearance to terminal area
O-ME, Cessna 172, OUK radiaali 045 astetta, 28 mailia, 4000 jalkaa, QNH 997, tiedotus Quebec, pyydän selvitystä lähestymisalueelle
🎧 O-ME, cleared to Oulu terminal area, 4000 feet or below, QNH 997
O-ME, selvä Oulun lähestymisalueelle, 4000 jalkaa tai alapuolella, QNH 997
👨‍✈️ Cleared to terminal area, 4000 feet or below, QNH 997, O-ME
Selvä Oulun lähestymisalueelle, 4000 jalkaa tai alapuolella, QNH 997, O-ME

5. Clearance to Control Zone and transfer to Tower

Oulu Radar and Oulu Tower will coordinate a suitable clearance to Control Zone which will be given to the aircraft before transfer to Tower.

🎧 O-ME, join downwind runway 12, direct, 4000 feet or below
O-ME, liity myötätuuleen kiitotie 12, suoraan, 4000 jalkaa tai alapuolella
👨‍✈️ Join downwind runway 12, direct, 4000 feet or below, O-ME
Liityn myötätuuleen kiitotie 12, suoraan, 4000 jalkaa tai alapuolella, O-ME

Aircraft is now cleared direct towards the downwind leg.

🎧 O-ME, contact Oulu tower, 124.4
O-ME, ota yhteyttä Oulun torniin, 124.4
👨‍✈️ Contact Oulu tower, 124.4, O-ME
Otan yhteyttä Oulun torniin 124.4, O-ME

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6. Initial contact to Tower, clearance for touch-and-go and leaving Control Zone

👨‍✈️ Oulu tower, OH-CME, 10 miles north east of airfield, 2100 feet
Oulun torni, OH-CME, 10 mailia koiliseen kentästä, 2100 jalkaa
🎧 O-ME, Oulu tower, descend to 1300 feet or below, (report downwind)
O-ME, Oulun torni, laskeudu 1300 jalkaan tai alapuolella, (ilmoita myötätuuli)
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ O-ME, downwind runway 12, touch and go
O-ME, myötätuuli kiitotie 12, läpilasku
🎧 O-ME, number 2, follow Diamond 42 on base leg runway 12
O-ME, vuoro 2, seuraa Diamond 42 perusosalla kiitotie 12
👨‍✈️ Number 2, following Diamond 42 on base leg runway 12, O-ME
Vuoro 2, seuraan Diamond 42 perusosalla kiitotie 12, O-ME
🎧 O-ME, wind 120 degrees, 4 knots, runway 12, cleared for touch and go, which after leave control zone via Unilo, 1300 feet or below, (left turn)
O-ME, tuuli 120 astetta, 4 solmua, kiitotie 12, selvä läpilaskuun, jonka jälkeen jätä lähialue Unilon kautta, 1300 jalkaa tai alapuolella, (vasen kaarto)
👨‍✈️ Cleared for touch and go, runway 12, which after leave control zone via Unilo, 1300 feet or below, (left turn), O-ME
Selvä läpilaskuun, kiitotie 12, jonka jälkeen jätän lähialueen Unilon kautta, 1300 jalkaa tai alapuolella, (vasen kaarto), O-ME
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ O-ME, Unilo outbound, 1200 feet
O-ME, Unilo ulos, 1200 jalkaa
🎧 O-ME
O-ME

After this the aircraft will continue in uncontrolled airspace and land at Ahmosuo airfield.

🔵 EFHK - Helsinki

🔵 EFHK - Helsinki

EFHK pilot briefing

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Helsinki Airport is the main international airport of the city of Helsinki, and the entire country. The airport is located north of Helsinki in the neighboring city of Vantaa. The airport is operated by state-owned Finavia.

The airport is by far the busiest in Finland and the fourth busiest in the Nordic countries in terms of passenger numbers. About 90% of Finland's international air traffic passes through Helsinki Airport. On average, the airport handles around 350 departures a day.

The airport is the main hub for Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, and its subsidiary Nordic Regional Airlines.

IATA ICAO Charts NOTAMs
HEL EFHK Finland AIP - EFHK Bulletins: EFHK

Air Traffic Control positions

Due to the size of Helsinki airport and the increased amount of operations, there is a possibility to provide service from two tower positions, two radar positions and two arrival positions:

Login code Call sign Frequency Responsibility
EFHK_DEL HELSINKI GROUND 118.125 - All en-route clearances (DCL/PDC: EFHK)
- Ground movement on aprons 1S and 9
EFHK_GND HELSINKI GROUND 121.800 - Ground movement
EFHK_E_TWR HELSINKI TOWER 118.600 - Primary Tower position
- Runways 04R/22L and 15/33
- FATO H16/H34
EFHK_W_TWR HELSINKI TOWER 118.850 - Opened according to traffic demand
- Runways 04L/22R
EFHK_E_APP HELSINKI RADAR 119.100 - Primary Radar position
- East sector
EFHK_E_APP HELSINKI RADAR 129.850 - Opened according to traffic demand
- West sector
EFHK_R_APP HELSINKI ARRIVAL 119.900 - Primary arrival position
- Sequencing arriving traffic below 5000 FT
EFHK_A_APP HELSINKI ARRIVAL 124.325 - Opened only during parallel IFR approaches
- Sequencing arriving traffic below 5000 FT

Listen carefully to the frequency given when being transferred to another controller. Do not try and guess the next frequency, as TWR and APP units may be divided to smaller sectors with similar frequencies.


Ground movement responsibilities:

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EFHK_DEL
118.125		 EFHK_GND
121.800		 EFHK_E_TWR
118.600		 EFHK_W_TWR
118.850		 DE-ICING

Currently available stands

Stand allocation

Fun fact! Most of the stand numbers starts with the apron number.

Type Stand location
Schengen stands 12-32 and remote stands
Non-Schengen stands W34-W48, S49-S55 and remote stands
Cargo aprons 2, 4 and 9
General Aviation / VIP apron 3
Stands reserved for de-icing during winter season aprons 6 and 8

Taxi procedures

Taxiing on the apron is always subject to instructions. If you are unsure where to go, please ask for detailed taxi instructions.

Note that the main taxiways have only one letter, e.g. "Y" or "Z", but most taxiways are named with two letters, e.g. "AD" or "AC". Listen carefully to the taxi instructions given by ATC.

Do not cross a runway without a specific clearance from ATC.

Keep the transponder active (squawk mode C) at all times when moving on the runways, taxiways and aprons.


Taxi procedures for departing aircraft

When runway 22R is in use for departure, expect to hold short of runway 22L before you are given clearance to taxi to holding point runway 22R.

By default, ATC will use these holding points:

Runway Holding point Remarks
04L WZ ...
04R ZR, (ZS, ZT) Aircraft from Apron 8: ZS, ZT
15 Z, YA Turboprop aircraft DEP from Z
33 CN, YN Aircraft from Apron 4: CN
22L Y, ZD, ZB Turboprop/QJet aircraft DEP from Y/ZD
22R WG, WD WL may be used for traffic from taxiway S

Taxi procedures for arriving aircraft

ATC will often use minimum spacing on final approach. It is important to vacate the runway quickly in order to achieve maximum runway capacity and minimize the occurance of go-arounds.

When landing on runway 22L, vacate via ZH or later. Do not vacate via Y, ZD or ZG without prior approval from Helsinki Tower.

When landing on runway 04R/22L or 15/33, contact Helsinki Ground 121.8 after vacating the runway. No handoff will be given.

Preferential runway system

When ATC is online, the runway is selected according to the following wind limits when possible. Note that runways may differ from real life due different traffic amount and type. Controllers on VATSIM will select the most suitable runway according to the traffic needs on VATSIM.

Preference order: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Arrival runway: 15 22L 04L 04R 22R 33
Departure runway: 22R 22L 04R 33 04L 15

As a general rule, the first available preferential runway will be used until the crosswind component on a dry runway exceeds 20 KT and/or the tailwind component exceeds 5 KT. If the runway is contaminated, the respective restrictions are 15 KT and 5 KT.

Mandatory departure routes

Pilots are requested NOT to include SID in their flight plan as this will be assigned by ATC.

IFR-flights departing from Helsinki above FL 95 shall use these mandatory routes after the SID:

EFHK TMA Boundary Point EFHK Departure Connecting Point Flight Plan
NUNTO REKDO NUNTO-Y369-REKDO-DCT
NUNTO OLPED NUNTO-Y367-OLPED-DCT
KUVEM USITU KUVEM-Y366-USITU-DCT
ADIVO POGOK ADIVO-Y365-POGOK-DCT
NEPEK NISVI NEPEK-Y361-NISVI-DCT
TEVRU USUPO TEVRU-Y75-USUPO-DCT
IDEPI ADOPO IDEPI-Y232-ADOPO-DCT
IDEPI ROKVI IDEPI DCT ROKVI DCT
ARVEP RATMU ARVEP-T82-RATMU-DCT
NEPEK EVLIT NEPEK-Y357-EVLIT-DCT
NEPEK UXADA NEPEK-Y375-UXADA-DCT

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After the last point of the mandatory departure route, pilots have mostly free hands to plan their flights with DCT routes.

RENKU is only available and mandatory for departures to EETN or EEEI. Maximum cruise level is FL 100.

En-route clearance

En-route clearance can be requested with DCL (datalink) or with VOICE over the ground or tower frequency depending on which ATC position is online.

If using DCL, pilots shall send the pre-dep request to identifier EFHK or EFIN, depending on which station is online. Frequency 118.125 shall be monitored when requesting clearance via DCL.

On initial contact, state aircraft type, received ATIS and QNH.

👨‍✈️ FASTAIR 312, AIRBUS 320, INFORMATION M, QNH 1011, REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OULU

Departure with SID:

🎧 FASTAIR 312, CLEARED TO OULU, RUNWAY 22R, TEVRU 3N DEPARTURE, CLIMB TO 4000 FEET, SQUAWK 5542

Departure with heading:

🎧 FASTAIR 312, CLEARED TO OULU, RUNWAY 22R, AFTER DEPARTURE FLY HEADING 270, CLIMB TO 4000 FEET, EXPECT RADAR VECTORS TO TEVRU, SQUAWK 5542.

If you prefer to use a different runway due performance, you may ask it prior to receiving the en-route clearance. Runways 22L and 15 are often approved for turboprop or quiet aircraft.

If unable to follow RNAV SID, inform ATC when requesting clearance.

👨‍✈️ FASTAIR 312, AIRBUS 320, INFORMATION M, QNH 1011, REQUEST CLEARANCE TO OULU, NEGATIVE RNAV

Your en-route clearance will include the destination, departure runway, SID or heading and the initial climb which is usually 4000 feet. You will also receive an SSR-code which shall be selected and activated prior to taxi.

Take-off and climb

When cleared for take-off, pilots are expected to start rolling within 10 seconds of take-off clearance. Pilots unable to comply with this requirement shall notify ATC before entering the runway.


Radio transfer procedures

After take-off aircraft shall remain on tower frequency until passing 1500 FT, then contact Helsinki Radar 119.100 or 129.850, depending on your SID route.

You will find the correct radar frequency on your SID-chart. If the primary frequency is not online, contact Radar on the other frequency or Helsinki Control on 121.300.

Pilots shall automatically change to radar frequency after departure!


Initial contact with Radar after departure

When contacting Helsinki Radar, state your altitude and assigned SID. If you are assigned a heading, report the heading to Radar on initial contact.

👨‍✈️ HELSINKI RADAR, FASTAIR 312, PASSING 1900 FEET, TEVRU 3N

If no further climb is given, pilot shall maintain 4000 FT.

Mandatory arrival routes

Pilots are requested to not include STAR in their flight plan route.

Arriving IFR flights with cruising level above FL 95 shall use the following routes:

EFHK Arrival Connecting Point EFHK STAR Initial Waypoint Flight Plan
EVADI DIVAM DCT to EVADI-Y370-DIVAM
RIRIP LAKUT DCT to RIRIP-Y364-LAKUT
IBVUT LAKUT DCT to IBVUT-Y363-LAKUT
OTKIL LAKUT DCT to OTKIL-Y368-LAKUT
UXADA AMROT DCT to UXADA-Y349-AMROT-Y362-LAKUT
ENETI LAKUT DCT to ENETI-Y362-LAKUT
IBOSU LUSEP DCT to IBOSU-Y86-LUSEP
NAPRU LUSEP DCT to NAPRU-T83-LUSEP
ROKVI VEPIN DCT to ROKVI-Y358-VEPIN
ARLOM VEPIN DCT to ARLOM-Y359-VEPIN

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Radio procedures for arrivals

Arriving traffic is informed of the runway in use and cleared for the appropriate STAR serving the arrival runway. This information is given by Area Control (EFIN/EETT) when online.


Initial contact with Helsinki Radar

Call sign HELSINKI RADAR, FINNAIR 6
Aircraft type AIRBUS 330
“HEAVY” or “SUPER” if necessary HEAVY
Current flight level FLIGHT LEVEL 154
Speed (only if assigned by ATC) SPEED 240 KNOTS
Last received ATIS broadcast INFORMATION SIERRA

Initial contact with Helsinki Arrival

Say your Call sign only on initial contact with Helsinki Arrival

Call sign HELSINKI ARRIVAL, FINNAIR 6

Initial contact with Helsinki Tower

Call sign HELSINKI TOWER, FINNAIR 6
Runway RUNWAY 22 LEFT

Clearance for Approach

There are 2 ways to be cleared for the approach:

  1. Own navigation (direct route)
    • Maximum 90-degree final turn to localizer
  2. Radar vectoring
    • Maximum 45-degree final turn to localizer
    • Maximum 30-degree final turn to localizer when simultaneous IFR approaches are in use for parallel runways

All STARs at Helsinki are so-called Open STARs. If ATC has not given approach clearance, the pilot shall continue present heading after the last waypoint on the STAR:

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When aircraft is cleared for approach via own navigation, pilot shall plan a direct (DCT) instead of a vector after the last waypoint on the STAR.

🎧 SPEEDBIRD 794H, VIA KENON BIFIX CLEARED ILS APPROACH RUNWAY 22 LEFT

Visual approach

ILS is the primary approach type. Upon pilot request, ATC may give clearance for a visual approach.

ATC may advise to “maintain own separation from preceding”, if there are other aircraft approaching the airport. In that case, the separation responsibility will transfer from ATC to the pilot performing the visual approach.

🎧 SPEEDBIRD 794H, DESCEND 2000 FEET, CLEARED VISUAL APPROACH RUNWAY 15, RIGHT CIRCUIT, QNH 1011, MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION WITH PRECEDING AIRBUS 330 HEAVY, CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE

Aircraft on visual approach shall maintain at least 2000 FT until established on final approach course. ATC may give permission “you may leave 2000 feet before final”.


Simultaneous IFR approaches

During periods of heavy inbound traffic, dependent or independent simultaneous approaches may be used on runways 04L/R or 22L/R.

Area control will inform the landing runway as early as possible; however, pilots should plan on landing on either runway when parallel approaches are in progress.



🔵 EFHK - Helsinki

Ground movement limitations chart

Chart containing taxiway and stand limitations in EFHK:

Open chart (PDF)

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🔵 EFHK - Helsinki

VFR traffic

Work in progress

Parking

General VFR traffic will normally be parked at Apron 3.

Local restrictions

Helsinki Control Zone is ATS airspace classification D with vertical limits SFC - 1300 FT.

Visual Reporting Point OGELI may be used only used for SAR flights.

Visual Reporting Points DEGER, NOKKA and RASTI shall not be used for any VFR traffic leaving or entering the Control Zone.

Find the Visual Approach Chart HERE.

Departing VFR

🧑🏻‍✈ HELSINKI GROUND, OH-CME, CESSNA 172, APRON 3, INFORMATION MIKE, QNH 1011, REQUEST START-UP
🎧 O-ME, HELSINKI GROUND. START-UP APPROVED, RUNWAY 15, LEAVE CONTROL ZONE VIA LILJA, 1000 FT OR BELOW, SQUAWK 0355
🧑🏻‍✈ START-UP APPROVED, RUNWAY 15, LEAVE CONTROL ZONE VIA LILJA, 1000 FT OR BELOW, SQUAWK 0355, O-ME

Arriving VFR

🧑🏻‍✈ HELSINKI TOWER, OH-CME, CESSNA 172, RADIAL 360, 20 MILES FROM HELSINKI, INFORMATION MIKE, QNH 1011 FOR LANDING
🎧 O-ME, HELSINKI TOWER, VIA TURFI JOIN RIGHT BASE LEG RUNWAY 22 LEFT, 1000 FT OR BELOW
🧑🏻‍✈ VIA TURFI JOIN RIGHT BASE LEG 1000 FT OR BELOW, O-ME

Traffic Circuit

🧑🏻‍✈ HELSINKI GROUND, OH-CME, CESSNA 172, REQUEST START-UP
🎧 O-ME, HELSINKI GROUND, START-UP APPROVED, CLEARED TRAFFIC CIRCUIT RUNWAY 15, 1000 FT OR BELOW, SQUAWK 0422
🧑🏻‍✈ START-UP APPROVED, CLEARED TRAFFIC CIRCUIT RUNWAY 15, 1000 FT OR BELOW, O-ME

Delaying VFR traffic

Flight Plan instructions

Flight planning is an essential phase of your flight. A good flight plan will give Air Traffic Control sufficient information regarding your intentions and reduces the need to ask intentions during the flight.

Traffic circuit

Traffic circuit is marked with TC in the ROUTE field.

TC can be further specified in FPL field-18 ('remarks field') as follows:

  1. Conducting one spot landing:
    • RMK/1SL
  2. Conducting a practiced forced landing after which the flight continues to two training areas:
    • RMK/PFL 2TA
  3. Conducting two spot landings after which the flight continues to a training area:
    • RMK/2SL TA
Most common abbreviations
FS Full Stop (Ladning)
LA Low Approach
TA Training Area
AP Approaches
TGL Touch and Go Landing
TC Traffic Circuit
SL Spot Landing
PFL Practiced Forced Landing
PFLR Practiced Forced Landing back to Runway

En-route flights

Example flight plans

...

Helicopter flights

Special VFR



🔵 EFHK - Helsinki

De-icing procedures

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At Helsinki Airport we are delighted to provide proper de-icing services for your needs! Helsinki is known for its smooth winter operations, so why not bring it here to Vatsim! To make your experience better, we recommend using GSX PRO to simulate remote de-icing.

The following positions can be manned during winter season:

Logon code Call sign Frequency
EFHK_C_GND Remote De-icing Supervisor 133.850
EFHK_D_GND De-icing (operator) 121.675

The positions above may be used during Welcome to HEL or other events.

Pilots may request for de-icing even if the positions above are not manned. In that case Helsinki Ground or Tower will handle the communications.

Pilot procedures

Before start-up

  1. Order de-icing from Remote De-icing Supervisor 133.850 before start-up. You need to receive en-route clearance from EFHK_DEL before requesting de-icing:
🧑🏻‍✈ HELSINKI DE-ICING, FINNAIR 1, REQUEST DEICING FOR WINGS AND TAIL
🎧 FINNAIR 1, DE-ICING ON REMOTE APRON 6
  1. After the request you may switch back to previous frequency

Operations at remote de-icing apron

  1. ATC will give you taxi instructions to an intermediate holding point
    • Apron 6: DC1 or GC1
    • Apron 8: AV1 or VS1
  2. ATC will advise you to contact Remote De-icing Supervisor:
🎧 FINNAIR 1, CONTACT REMOTE DE-ICING SUPERVISOR 133.850
🧑🏻‍✈ 133.850, FINNAIR 1
  1. You will receive taxi instructions to de-icing stand
🧑🏻‍✈ FINNAIR 1, APPROACHING DC1
🎧 FINNAIR 1, TAXI TO STAND 603
🧑🏻‍✈ TAXI TO STAND 603, FINNAIR 1
  1. De-icing Supervisor may advise you to contact de-icing operator when parking brake is set
🎧 FINNAIR 1, WHEN PARKING BRAKE SET, CONTACT DE-ICING 121.675
🧑🏻‍✈ WHEN PARKING BRAKE SET, 121.675, FINNAIR 1
  1. Contact De-icing operator and request the de-icing procedure you want
    • General tip: request 2-step de-icing only when it is snowing
🧑🏻‍✈ DE-ICING, FINNAIR 1, PARKING BRAKE SET, REQUESTING ONE STEP DE- ICING FOR WINGS AND STABILIZER, YOU MAY START SPRAYING
🎧 FINNAIR 1 ON STAND 603, DE-ICING, STARTING ONE STEP PROCEDURE FOR WINGS AND STABILIZER, REPORT WHEN DE-ICING COMPLETED
🧑🏻‍✈ WILCO, FINNAIR 1
  1. Now you will wait until the de-icing in your simulator is completed. When de-icing is finished, the de-icing operator will give you the end report which should be read back:
🧑🏻‍✈ FINNAIR 1, STAND 601, DE-ICING COMPLETED
🎧 FINNAIR 1 ON STAND 601, DE-ICING COMPLETED FOR WINGS AND TAIL WITH TYPE 1 FLUID, MIXTURE 40%, HOLDOVER TIME STARTED AT 55, POST DE- AND ANTI-ICING CHECKS ARE COMPLETED
🧑🏻‍✈ TYPE 1, MIXTURE 40%, HOLD OVER TIME 55, FINNAIR 1
🎧 FINNAIR 1, CORRECT, FOR TAXI CONTACT TOWER 118.850
🧑🏻‍✈ 118.850, FINNAIR 1
  1. The de-icing process is now completed, and you will receive taxi instructions towards the departure runway – Have a nice flight! 🙂

Map of de-icing areas

REMOTE 6 map

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REMOTE 8 map

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🔵 EFIV - Ivalo

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Located in the pristine landscapes of northern Lapland, Ivalo Airport serves as one of Finland's key entry points to the Arctic wonders. Situated approximately 9 kilometers from the Ivalo village and in close proximity to the popular Saariselkä ski resort, this airport welcomes travelers and aviators eager to experience the mesmerizing northern lights, vast tundra expanses, and thrilling winter adventures that only this unique region can offer.

Ivalo Airport has a single asphalt runway capable of accommodating a variety of aircraft, ranging from small private planes to larger commercial airliners.

IATA ICAO Charts
IVL EFIV Finland AIP - EFIV

ATC positions

Ivalo is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. The service is combined to one Air Traffic Controller (tower-radar).

During low traffic, Ivalo airport can also be operated with AFIS (Aerodrome Flight Information Service).

Pilots can identify the level of service provided from the Vatsim logon code (or by the ATC information text):

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFIV_R_TWR IVALO TOWER 118.000 Ground movement, Ivalo Control Zone & Terminal Area
EFIV_I_TWR IVALO INFORMATION 118.000 Ground movement, Ivalo Upper- and Lower Flight Information Zones

Ground layout

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Runways

Ivalo is equipped with one runway 04/22. When the wind direction and weather conditions allows, the runway is usually selected to suit the traffic needs. Runway 04 is often used which allows for a shorter arrival route and eliminates the need of backtracks.

Take-offs from runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting.

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions & push back procedures

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 22, Sotit 2D departure, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 22, Sotit 2D lähtöreitti, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 22, direct Ibosu, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 22, lähdöstä suoraan Ibosu, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 22 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 22 the preferred runway in Low Visibility conditions.

When approaching runway 04, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach (or visual approach upon pilot request).

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Ivalo tower, Finnair 639, passing flight level 192, descending flight level 100, Airbus 321, information L
Ivalon torni, Finnair 639, läpi lentopinta 192, laskeudutaan lentopinnalle 100, Airbus 321, tiedotus L
🎧 Finnair 639, Ivalo tower, radar contact, continue descent to 3500 feet, QNH 1014, cleared RNP approach runway 04, report final approach course, for information next 15 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace
Finnair 639, Ivalon torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 3500 jalkaan, QNH 1014, selvä RNP lähestymiseen kiitotie 04, ilmoita loppulähestymissuunnassa, tiedoksi seuraavat 15 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️ Continue descent to 3500 feet, QNH 1014, cleared RNP approach runway 04, wilco, Finnair 639
Jatkan laskeutumista 3500 jalkaan, QNH 1014, selvä RNP lähestymiseen kiitotie 04, ilmoitan, Finnair 639

If EFIV_I_TWR is online, please check the AFIS pilot guide: AFIS (Aerodrome Flight Information Service).

Reduced Radar Coverage

Due to high terrain and location of the nearest SSR radar, aircraft flying at low altitudes are not visible on ATC radar screen.

Arriving aircraft may expect to hear "radar service terminated" prior reaching the initial approach fix. This can just be acknowledged by the pilot and it does not affect the flight crew in any way.

Departing aircraft are requested to report their passing flight level by ATC when the aircraft is visible on the radar screen and radar service is established.

Map of reduced radar coverage

Work in progress

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Take-offs are allowed when the reported RVR is between 550 meters and 400 meters, provided that only one aircraft at a time is in the manoeuvring area.

Ivalo has only ILS CAT I approach available for runway 22 with the following minimas OCA (H):

There are also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.



🔵 EFKT - Kittilä

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Located in the heart of Lapland, Kittilä Airport is the gateway to a winter wonderland, serving as one of the busiest winter-season airports in Finland. Approximately 5 kilometers from Kittilä town center and 35 kilometers from the Levi ski resort, it is the perfect starting point for travelers and pilots drawn to the captivating northern lights, untouched wilderness, and winter sports activities this region offers.

Kittilä Airport has a single asphalt runway capable of accommodating a variety of aircraft, ranging from small private planes to larger commercial airliners.

IATA ICAO Charts
KTT EFKT Finland AIP - EFKT

ATC positions

Kittilä is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. The service is combined to one Air Traffic Controller (tower-radar).

During low traffic, Kittilä airport can also be operated with AFIS (Aerodrome Flight Information Service).

Pilots can identify the level of service provided from the Vatsim logon code (or by the ATC information text):

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFKT_DEL KITTILÄ DELIVERY 123.100 Clearance delivery during peak hours
EFKT_R_TWR KITTILÄ TOWER 120.150 Ground movement, Kittilä Control Zone & Terminal Area
EFKT_I_TWR KITTILÄ INFORMATION 120.150 Ground movement, Kittilä Upper- and Lower Flight Information Zones

Ground layout

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Runways

Kittilä is equipped with one runway 16/34. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 16 for departures and runway 34 for arrivals.

Take-offs from runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting.

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions & push back procedures

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 16, Tugpu 1C departure, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 16, Tugpu 1C lähtöreitti, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 16, direct Tugpu, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15, lähdöstä suoraan Tugpu, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 34 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 34 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

When approaching runway 16, pilots may expect to be cleared for LOC or RNP approach.

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Kittilä tower, Finnair 8LD, passing flight level 192, descending flight level 100, Embraer 190, information L
Kittilän torni, Finnair 8LD, läpi lentopinta 192, laskeudutaan lentopinnalle 100, Embraer 190, tiedotus L
🎧 Finnair 8LD, Kittilä tower, radar contact, continue descent to 3800 feet, QNH 1014, cleared LOC-Z approach runway 16, right circuit, report established on localizer, for information next 17 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace
Finnair 8LD, Kittilän torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 3800 jalkaan, QNH 1014, selvä LOC-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 16, oikea kierros, ilmoita suuntasäteessä, tiedoksi seuraavat 16 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️ Continue descent to 3800 feet, QNH 1014, cleared LOC-Z approach runway 16, right circuit, wilco, Finnair 8LD
Jatkan laskeutumista 3800 jalkaan, QNH 1014, selvä LOC-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 16, oikea kierros, ilmoitan, Finnair 8LD

Reduced Radar Coverage

Due to high terrain and location of the nearest SSR radar, aircraft flying at low altitudes are not visible on ATC radar screen.

Approaching aircraft for runway 16 may expect to hear "radar service terminated" prior reaching the initial approach fix. This can just be acknowledged by the pilot and it does not affect the flight crew in any way.

Departing aircraft are requested to report their passing flight level by ATC when the aircraft is visible on the radar screen and radar service is established.

Map of reduced radar coverage

EFKT surveillance chart

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Take-offs are allowed when the reported RVR is between 550 meters and 400 meters, provided that only one aircraft at a time is in the manoeuvring area.

Kittilä has only ILS CAT I approach available for runway 34 with the following minimas OCA (H):

There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.



🔵 EFKU - Kuopio

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Kuopio Airport is located in the heart of Finland's northern Lakeland district, approximately 14 kilometers north of Kuopio city center. It is the seventh busiest airport in Finland, serving both commercial and general aviation flights.

Kuopio also has a Finnish Air Force base, with the Karelia Air Command making use of the airport for various training and operational purposes.

IATA ICAO Charts
KUO EFKU Finland AIP - EFKU

ATC positions

Kuopio is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. This service can be combined (tower-radar), or separate. Kuopio Arrival position can also be opened when arrival rate is high.

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFKU_TWR KUOPIO TOWER 120.150 Ground movement, Kuopio Control Zone
EFKU_R_TWR KUOPIO TOWER 120.150 Ground movement, Kuopio Control Zone & Terminal Area
EFKU_APP KUOPIO RADAR 130.600 Kuopio Terminal Area
EFKU_R_APP KUOPIO ARRIVAL 122.850 Kuopio Terminal Area - arrivals below 5000 FT

Ground layout

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There is a military apron south of the runway next to taxiways L and G. There are also two aprons north of the runway used for military traffic and QRA flights.

Runways

Kuopio is equipped with one runway 15/33. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 15 for departures and runway 33 for arrivals.

Take-offs from runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions

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🔵 Code E aeroplanes

When stand A is in use, the main taxiway between B and C cannot be used. Additionally stand 4 shall be empty.

When stand B is in use, stands 3 and 4 shall be empty.

Code E aeroplanes

Code ICAO Aircraft type Wingspan M
🔵 E B77W, B77L Boeing 777-300ER, -200LR, -F 64.8
🔵 E A359, A35K Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 64.75
🔵 E B744 Boeing 747-400 64.44
🔵 E A345, A346 Airbus A340-500, -600 63.45
🔵 E B772, B773 Boeing 777-300, -200 60.93
🔵 E A332, A333, A342, A343 Airbus A330-200, -300, Airbus A340-200, -300 60.3
🔵 E B788, B789, B78X Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, 787-9, 787-10 60.12
🔵 E IL96 Iljushin IL-96 60.11
🔵 E B742, B743 Boeing 747-200, -300 59.6

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 15, Astux 3C departure, flight level 230, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15, Astux 3C lähtöreitti, lentopinta 230, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 15, direct Astux, flight level 100, expect radar climb, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15, lähdöstä suoraan Astux, lentopinta 100, odota tutka nousua, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 33 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 33 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

When approaching runway 15, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach.

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Kuopio tower, Finnair 42T, flight level 190, when ready descending flight level 100, ATR 72, information L
Kuopion torni, Finnair 42T, lentopinta 190, kun valmis laskeudutaan lentopinnalle 100, ATR 72, tiedotus L
🎧 Finnair 42T, Kuopio tower, radar contact, when ready descent to 2700 feet, QNH 998, via Giluv cleared ILS-Z approach runway 33, report established on localizer, for information next 20 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace
Finnair 42T, Kuopion torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2700 jalkaan, QNH 998, Giluvin kautta selvä ILS-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 33, ilmoita suuntasäteessä, tiedoksi seuraavat 20 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️ Continue descent to 2700 feet, QNH 998, via Giluv cleared ILS-Z approach runway 33, wilco, Finnair 42T
Jatkan laskeutumista 2700 jalkaan, QNH 998, Giluvin kautta selvä ILS-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 33, ilmoitan, Finnair 42T

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Take-offs are allowed when the reported RVR is between 550 meters and 400 meters, provided that only one aircraft at a time is in the manoeuvring area.

Kuopio has only ILS CAT 1 approach available for runway 33 with the following minimas OCA (H):

There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.



🔵 EFOU - Oulu

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Oulu Airport is not only the second busiest in Finland, but also serves as a significant gateway to Northern Scandinavia. Situated approximately 11 kilometers west of the Oulu city center, this airport plays an instrumental role in connecting the Northern part of the country with the rest of Finland.

The airport, operated by Finavia, handled over a million passengers in 2019 and serves as a hub for diverse types of air traffic. While it primarily serves commercial airlines, it also supports a variety of other aircraft including general aviation, parachute jump flights, private jets and medical helicopter service.

IATA ICAO Charts
OUL EFOU Finland AIP - EFOU

ATC positions

Oulu is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. This service can be combined (tower-radar), or separate.

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFOU_TWR OULU TOWER 124.400 Ground movement, Oulu Control Zone
EFOU_R_TWR OULU TOWER 124.400 Ground movement, Oulu Control Zone & Terminal Area
EFOU_APP OULU RADAR 118.150 Oulu Terminal Area

Ground layout

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Military apron is located south of the runway at taxiway M.

Runways

Oulu is equipped with one runway 12/30. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 12 for arrivals and runway 30 for departures.

Take-offs from the runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting 0500-2000 UTC (0400-1900 UTC).

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions

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En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 12, Miknu 4A departure, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 12, Miknu 4A lähtöreitti, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

SID route is mandatory for jet aircraft with sufficient equipment from runway 12 due noise abatement.

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 12, direct Ibosu, flight level 150, expect radar climb, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 12, lähdöstä suoraan Ibosu, lentopinta 150, odota tutka nousua, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 12 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 12 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

When approaching runway 30, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach.

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Oulu tower, Finnair 4MW, passing flight level 202 for flight level 100, Airbus 320, information Q
Oulun torni, Finnair 4MW, läpäisen lentopinnan 202 lentopinnalle 100, Airbus 320, tiedotus Q
🎧 Finnair 4MW, Oulu tower, radar contact, continue descent to 2300 feet, QNH 1032, cleared ILS Z approach runway 12, right circuit, report established on localizer, for information next 20 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace
Finnair 4MW, Oulun torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2300 jalkaan, QNH 1032, selvä ILS Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 12, oikea kierros, ilmoita suuntasäteessä, tiedoksi seuraavat 20 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️ Continue descent to 2300 feet, QNH 1032, cleared ILS Z approach runway 12, right circuit, wilco, Finnair 4MW
Jatkan laskeutumista 2300 jalkaan, QNH 1032, selvä ILS Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 12, oikea kierros, ilmoitan, Finnair 4MW

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Runways 12 and 30 are approved for Low Visibility Procedures for Take-offs (LVPTO).

Runway 12 is approved for ILS CAT II approaches. The approach procedure has the following minimas OCA (H):

There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.

LVP initiation

Low Visibility Procedures for all air traffic will become effective when the RVR value decreases to 550 M.

Medical helicopter

Note! The base of medical helicopter is located at the airport. The call sign of the medical helicopter is “Finnhems”.

General information

ICAO call sign FIH 50
SSR code 0005
Agreed route DCT, MAX 1300 FT
base flight rules VFR (IFR visual take-off and landing approved)

Medical helicopter pilot shall select transponder code 0005 prior to contacting Oulu Tower.

Departure from base

ATC will give VFR clearance (normally direct en-route, 1300 feet or below) and ask pilot to report when airborne. No take-off clearance is given when departing directly from apron.

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Arrival to base

ATC will normally give a clearance for approach to own base and ask the pilot to report on ground. No landing clearance is given when arriving directly to apron.



🔵 EFRO - Rovaniemi

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Rovaniemi Airport holds the record of being the third busiest airport in Finland and the official airport of Santa Claus 🎅🏻. It is situated just 10 kilometers north of Rovaniemi city center and about 8 kilometers from Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, making it a famous destination, especially during the holiday season.

Managed by Finavia, the airport serves as a crucial link between Lapland and the rest of the world, handling both domestic and international flights. The airport saw over half a million passengers in 2019, indicating its significant role in Finland's air transport.

Rovaniemi Airport's location presents unique challenges and opportunities in air traffic control due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle. It handles a diverse array of air traffic, including commercial, general aviation, private, and seasonal charter flights as well as medical helicopter service. It is equipped with a single runway, yet it efficiently manages the volume of air traffic.

IATA ICAO Charts
RVN EFRO Finland AIP - EFRO

ATC positions

Rovaniemi is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. This service can be combined (tower-radar), or separate. Rovaniemi Delivery and Arrival positions are opened only when necessary due high traffic levels.

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFRO_DEL ROVANIEMI DELIVERY 118.525 En-route clearance, (ground movement)
EFRO_TWR ROVANIEMI TOWER 118.700 Ground movement, Rovaniemi Control Zone
EFRO_R_TWR ROVANIEMI TOWER 118.700 Ground movement, Rovaniemi Control Zone and Terminal Area
EFRO_APP ROVANIEMI RADAR 129.900 Rovaniemi Terminal Area
EFRO_R_APP ROVANIEMI ARRIVAL 118.600 Rovaniemi Terminal Area - arrivals below 5000 FT

Ground layout

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Military apron is located north of runway 03/21

Runways

Rovaniemi is equipped with one runway 03/21. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 03 for departures and runway 21 for arrivals.

Civil aviation must use runway 21 as the primary landing runway at night 2000-0500 UTC (1900-0400 UTC).

Take-offs from the runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting.

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions and push back

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🔵 Code E aeroplanes   🔴 Code F aeroplanes

When stand 5B is occupied by a code F aeroplane, stands 3 to 5 and 13 to 15 shall be clear of traffic.

Code E and F aeroplanes

Code ICAO Aircraft type Wingspan M
🔴 F A388 Airbus A380-800 79.8
🔴 F A124 Antonov AN-124-100 73.3
🔴 F B748 Boeing 747-8 68.5
🔴 F C5M Lockheed C-5 Super Galaxy 67.9
🔵 E B77W, B77L Boeing 777-300ER, -200LR, -F 64.8
🔵 E A359, A35K Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 64.75
🔵 E B744 Boeing 747-400 64.44
🔵 E A345, A346 Airbus A340-500, -600 63.45
🔵 E B772, B773 Boeing 777-300, -200 60.93
🔵 E A332, A333, A342, A343 Airbus A330-200, -300, Airbus A340-200, -300 60.3
🔵 E B788, B789, B78X Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, 787-9, 787-10 60.12
🔵 E IL96 Iljushin IL-96 60.11
🔵 E B742, B743 Boeing 747-200, -300 59.6

Push back procedures

Stands Push back procedure
3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 6C, 8B, 13, 14 and 16 Push back is normally not required but provided by pilot request
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Push back is required
7B, 8C, 23 No push back

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 21, Renvi 3A departure, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 21, Renvi 3A lähtöreitti, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 21, direct Renvi, flight level 350, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 21, lähdöstä suoraan Renvi, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 21 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 21 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

When approaching runway 03, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach.

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Rovaniemi tower, Golden 332, passing flight level 202 for flight level 100, Airbus 320, information E
Rovaniemen torni, Golden 332, läpäisen lentopinnan 202 lentopinnalle 100, Airbus 320, tiedotus E
🎧 Golden 332, Rovaniemi tower, radar contact. Continue descent to 2500 feet, qnh 1011, cleared RNP approach runway 03, right circuit, number 1 in traffic. Report on final approach course
Golden 332, Rovaniemen torni, tutka yhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2500 jalkaan, qnh 1011, selvä RNP lähestymiseen kiitotie 03, oikea kierros, vuoro yksi, ilmoita loppulähestymissuunnassa
👨‍✈️ Descend 2500 feet, qnh 1011, cleared RNP approach runway 03, right circuit, wilco, Golden 332
Jatkan laskeutumista 2500 jalkan, qnh 1011, selvä RNP lähestymiseen kiitotie 03, oikea kierros, ilmoitan, Golden 332

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Runways 03 and 21 are approved for Low Visibility Procedures for Take-offs (LVPTO).

Runway 21 is approved for ILS CAT II approaches. The approach procedure has the following minimas OCA (H):

There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.

LVP initiation

Low Visibility Procedures for all air traffic will become effective when the RVR value decreases to 550 M.

Medical helicopter

Note! The base of medical helicopter is located at the airport. The call sign of the medical helicopter is “Finnhems”.

General information

ICAO call sign FIH51
SSR code 0004
Agreed route DCT, MAX 1500 FT
base flight rules VFR (IFR visual take-off and landing approved)

Medical helicopter pilot shall select transponder code 0004 prior to contacting Rovaniemi Tower.

FATO located within ATC service boundary. Take-off and landing clearance required.

Nearest hospitals

Tango 03 and Tango 21

T03/T21 is a defined area on taxiway T between taxiway P and main apron border (picture below).

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Departure from EFRO base

🎧 FIH51, AIR TAXI TANGO 03, CLEARED DIRECT EN-ROUTE 15000 FEET OR BELOW, QNH 1013
FIH51, ILMARULLAA TANGO 03, SELVÄ SUORAAN REITILLE 1500 JALKAA TAI ALAPUOLELLA, QNH 1013
- - on taxiway - -
🎧 FIH51, WIND VARIABLE 3 KNOTS, CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF TANGO 03, CLEARED TO CROSS RUNWAY
FIH51, TUULI VAHTELEE 3 SOLMUA, SELVÄ LENTOONLÄHTÖÖN TANGO 03, SOPII YLITTÄÄ KIITOTIE

Arrival to EFRO base

👨‍✈️ TOWER, FIH51, SOUTH OF CONTROL ZONE, 1300 FEET, NON-URGENT FLIGHT BACK TO BASE, INFORMATION M, QNH 1012
TORNI, FIH51, LÄHIALUEEN ETELÄPUOLELLA, 1300 JALKAA, KIIREETÖN PALUULENTO KENTÄLLE, TIEDOTUS M, QNH 1012
🎧 FIH51, CLEARED DIRECT TOWARDS OWN BASE, 1500 FEET OR BELOW
FIH51, SELVÄ SUORAAN KOHTI TUKIKOHTAA, 1500 JALKAA TAI ALAPUOLELLA
- - pilot shall report preferred procedure T03/T21, usually according to active runway - -
🎧 FIH51, WIND VARIABLE 2 KNOTS, CLEARED TO LAND TANGO 03
FIH51, TUULI VAHTELEE 2 SOLMUA, SELVÄ LASKUUN TANGO 03



🔵 EFTP - Tampere-Pirkkala

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Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located in the town of Pirkkala, approximately 13 kilometers south-west of the city of Tampere. As the third busiest airport in Finland according to passenger count, it serves as a crucial transport hub, offering both domestic and international flights. Finnair, Air Baltic and Ryanair are the most active airlines in Pirkkala.

The airport is split into two terminals:

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport sees a diverse array of aircraft, from small private planes to larger commercial jets. Notably, it is also the home base for the Finnish Air Force's Satakunta Air Command, making it a shared civil-military aerodrome.

IATA ICAO Charts
TMP EFTP Finland AIP - EFTP

ATC positions

Tampere-Pirkkala is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. This service can be combined (tower-radar), or separate. Pirkkala Ground and Arrival positions are opened only when necessary due high traffic levels.

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFTP_GND PIRKKALA GROUND 124.275 En-route clearance, ground movement
EFTP_TWR PIRKKALA TOWER 118.700 Ground movement, Pirkkala Control Zone
EFTP_R_TWR PIRKKALA TOWER 118.700 Ground movement, Pirkkala Control Zone and Terminal Area
EFTP_APP PIRKKALA RADAR 126.200 Tampere Terminal Area
EFTP_R_APP PIRKKALA ARRIVAL 120.250 Tampere Terminal Area - arrivals below 5000 FT

Ground layout

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There is a military apron south of runway 06/24

Taxi routes for the aircraft with code letter E and F are presented in Finland AIP on the AGMC chart.

Runways

Tampere-Pirkkala is equipped with one runway 06/24. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 24 for departures and runway 06 for arrivals.

Civil aviation must use runway 06 as the primary landing runway at night 2000-0500 UTC (1900-0400 UTC) and runway 24 as the primary take-off runway, unless otherwise dictated by air traffic safety.

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions

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🔵 Code E aeroplanes   🔴 Code F aeroplanes

When stand B1 is occupied by a Code E or F aeroplane, stands A5, B2 and B3 are also blocked. Additionaly taxiway S cannot be used by other traffic.

Code E and F aeroplanes

Code ICAO Aircraft type Wingspan M
🔴 F A388 Airbus A380-800 79.8
🔴 F A124 Antonov AN-124-100 73.3
🔴 F B748 Boeing 747-8 68.5
🔴 F C5M Lockheed C-5 Super Galaxy 67.9
🔵 E B77W, B77L Boeing 777-300ER, -200LR, -F 64.8
🔵 E A359, A35K Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 64.75
🔵 E B744 Boeing 747-400 64.44
🔵 E A345, A346 Airbus A340-500, -600 63.45
🔵 E B772, B773 Boeing 777-300, -200 60.93
🔵 E A332, A333, A342, A343 Airbus A330-200, -300, Airbus A340-200, -300 60.3
🔵 E B788, B789, B78X Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, 787-9, 787-10 60.12
🔵 E IL96 Iljushin IL-96 60.11
🔵 E B742, B743 Boeing 747-200, -300 59.6

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Turku, runway 24, Nebab 3E departure, flight level 100, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Turkuun, kiitotie 24, Nebab 3E lähtöreitti, lentopinta 100, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Turku, runway 24, direct Nebab, flight level 100, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 21, lähdöstä suoraan Nebab, lentopinta 100, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 24 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 24 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

When approaching runway 06, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach.

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Pirkkala tower, Golden 332, passing flight level 204 for flight level 100, Airbus 320, information F
Pirkkalan torni, Golden 332, läpäisen lentopinnan 204 lentopinnalle 100, Airbus 320, tiedotus F
🎧 Golden 332, Pirkkala tower, radar contact. Continue descent to 2700 feet, qnh 1011, cleared ILS-Z approach runway 24, left circuit, number 1 in traffic. For information, next 20 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace.
Golden 332, Pirkkalan torni, tutka yhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2700 jalkaan, qnh 1011, selvä ILS-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 24, vasen kierros, vuoro yksi, tiedoksi seuraavat 20 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa.
👨‍✈️ Descend 2700 feet, qnh 1011, cleared ILS-Z approach runway 24, left circuit, roger, Golden 332
Jatkan laskeutumista 2700 jalkan, qnh 1011, selvä ILS-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 24, vasen kierros, selvä, Golden 332

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Runways 06 and 24 are approved for Low Visibility Procedures for Take-offs (LVPTO).

Low Visibility Procedures for Take-off are not allowed below RVR 300 meters due to the absence of RCLL.

Tampere-Pirkkala airport is only equipped with ILS CAT I approach for runway 24. The approach minimas are OCA (H):

There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.

VFR local procedures

Preferred VFR cicuit south of aerodrome:

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When cleared to leave or enter the Control Zone via PUPPA Visual Reporting Point, pilots shall follow the published VFR route within the Control Zone:

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Medical helicopter

Note! The base of medical helicopter is located at the airport. The call sign of the medical helicopter is “Finnhems”.

General information

ICAO call sign FIH30
SSR code 0003
Agreed route DCT, MAX 1500 FT
base flight rules VFR only

FinnHEMS hanagr and three FATO areas are located outside of ATC service boundary.

Nearest hospitals

Departure from EFTP base

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Arrival to EFTP base



🔵 EFTU - Turku

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Turku Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Finland according to passenger numbers, located approximately 8 kilometers north of Turku city center. The airport is an integral part of the Scandinavian and Baltic aviation network and serves as an important hub for both commercial and private flights. Turku airport is highly accessible and strategically positioned.

One should note that Turku Airport is open 24 hours a day and offers ATC services during its operational hours. It is surrounded by flat terrain, and pilots should be aware of the weather conditions, especially during the winter months when heavy snow can be expected.

IATA ICAO Charts
TKU EFTU Finland AIP - EFTU

ATC positions

Turku is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. This service can be combined (tower-radar), or separate.

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFTU_TWR TURKU TOWER 118.300 Ground movement, Turku Control Zone
EFTU_R_TWR TURKU TOWER 118.300 Ground movement, Turku Control Zone & Terminal Area
EFTU_APP TURKU RADAR 120.475 Turku Terminal Area

Ground layout

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Frontier Guard apron is located next to taxiway A. There is also one hangar for Air Force QRA missions.

Runways

Turku is equipped with one runway 08/26. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 08.

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions

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🔵 Code E aeroplanes   🔴 Code F aeroplanes

When stand 5B is occupied, stands 5, 6 and 7 shall not be in use. Stand 5B is only used for Code E or F aeroplanes.

Code ICAO Aircraft type Wingspan M
🔴 F A388 Airbus A380-800 79.8
🔴 F A124 Antonov AN-124-100 73.3
🔴 F B748 Boeing 747-8 68.5
🔴 F C5M Lockheed C-5 Super Galaxy 67.9
🔵 E B77W, B77L Boeing 777-300ER, -200LR, -F 64.8
🔵 E A359, A35K Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 64.75
🔵 E B744 Boeing 747-400 64.44
🔵 E A345, A346 Airbus A340-500, -600 63.45
🔵 E B772, B773 Boeing 777-300, -200 60.93
🔵 E A332, A333, A342, A343 Airbus A330-200, -300, Airbus A340-200, -300 60.3
🔵 E B788, B789, B78X Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, 787-9, 787-10 60.12
🔵 E IL96 Iljushin IL-96 60.11
🔵 E B742, B743 Boeing 747-200, -300 59.6

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 08, Ipmot 3B departure, flight level 140, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 08, Ipmot 3B lähtöreitti, lentopinta 140, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧 Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 12, direct Ipmot, flight level 100, expect radar climb, squawk 5542
Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 12, lähdöstä suoraan Ipmot, lentopinta 100, odota tutka nousua, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 26 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 26 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

When approaching runway 08, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach.

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

👨‍✈️ Turku tower, Quality 4KU, flight level 100, Boeing 738, information B
Turun torni, Quality 4KU, lentopinnalla 100, Boeing 738, tiedotus B
🎧 Quality 4KU, Turku tower, radar contact, continue descent to 2200 feet, QNH 1010, cleared ILS Z approach runway 26, report established on localizer, for information next 15 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace
Quality 4KU, Turun torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2200 jalkaan, QNH 1010, selvä ILS Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 26, ilmoita suuntasäteellä, tiedoksi seuraavat 15 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️ Continue descent to 2200 feet, QNH 1010, cleared ILS Z approach runway 26, wilco, Quality 4KU
Jatkan laskeutumista 2200 jalkaan, QNH 1010, selvä ILS Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 26, ilmoitan, Quality 4KU

Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Runways 08 and 26 are approved for Low Visibility Procedures for Take-offs (LVPTO).

Low Visibility Procedures for Take-off are not allowed below RVR 300 meters due to the absence of RCLL.

Turku airport is only equipped with ILS CAT I approach for runway 26. The approach minimas are OCA (H):

There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.

Medical helicopter

Note! The base of medical helicopter is located at the airport. The call sign of the medical helicopter is “Finnhems”.

General information

ICAO call sign FIH20
SSR code 0002
Agreed route DCT, MAX 1200 FT
base flight rules VFR only

Medical helicopter pilot shall select transponder code 0002 prior to contacting Turku Tower.

Nearest hospitals

Departure from EFTU base

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ATC will give VFR clearance (normally direct en-route, 1200 feet or below) and ask pilot to report when airborne. No take-off clearance is given when departing directly from apron.

Arrival to EFTU base

ATC will normally give a clearance for approach to own base and ask the pilot to report on ground. No landing clearance is given when arriving directly to apron.

When Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) is in force

🎧 FIH20, SELVÄ 1-MIKE MENETELMÄN MUKAAN, QNH 1013, TUULI TYYNTÄ, ILMOITA ILMASSA, SAA YLITTÄÄ KIITOTIE
FIH20, CLEARED 1-MIKE PROCEDURE, QNH 1013, WIND CALM, REPORT AIRBORNE, CLEARED TO CROSS RUNWAY

Frontier Guard flights

General information

Two Frontier Guard aircraft have their base at Turku airport. These aircraft are parked on the Frontier Guard apron south of runway 26 threshold.

ICAO call sign Radio call sign Aircraft type SSR code
FNG 8 FINNGUARD 8 Dornier 228 (D228) 0010
FNG 100 FINNGUARD 100 AS-332 Super Puma (AS32) helicopter 0011

Frontier Guard pilots shall select the predetermined transponder code according to the table above prior contacting Turku Tower.

Flight planning

Frontier Guard flights are usually operated under VFR rules when weather allows. Departure and arrival can be peformed directly from/to apron, or on the active runway, whichever is preferred.

Maritime patrol flights shall include OPR/FNG RMK/MARITIME PATROL in the flight plan.



🟠 Aerodromes with AFIS

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Aerodrome Flight Information Service

Aerodromes with AFIS service in Finland are:

At Ivalo (EFIV), Kuusamo (EFKS) and Kittilä (EFKT) the controller may choose to provide AFIS instead of aerodrome control service.

When AFIS is provided, the controller is connected with EFXX_I_TWR logon code.

Pilots shall be in contact with AFIS Officers (AFISO) when operating on the maneouvering area or when flying within the FIZ Upper and FIZ Lower airspaces.

AFIS AoR

What is AFIS?

AFIS is the term used to describe the provision of information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of aerodrome traffic at those aerodromes where the provision of aerodrome control service is not justified or is not justified on a 24-hour basis.

AFIS is not an air traffic control unit! An AFIS unit will provide flight information service and alerting service to aerodrome traffic.

AFIS Officers (AFISO) will relay IFR en-route clearances from Area Control, pass information and warnings to pilots. Pilots are therefore wholly responsible for maintaining proper spacing in conformity with the rules of the air.

Phraseology examples

Start-up procedures

AFIS in Finland will control start-up.

👨‍✈️ SAVONLINNA INFORMATION, GAO 332, REQUEST START-UP, INFORMATION CHARLIE
SAVONLINNAN TIEDOTUS, GAO 332, PYYDÄN KÄYNNISTÄÄ, TIEDOTUS CHARLIE
🎧 GAO 332, SAVONLINNA INFORMATION, (ATC ADVICES) START-UP APPROVED
GAO 332, SAVONLINNAN TIEDOTUS, SAAT KÄYNNISTÄÄ

Note! Authorization for possible pushback shall be obtained from the AFIS unit.

👨‍✈️ GAO 332, REQUEST PUSHBACK
GAO 332, PYYDÄN TYÖNTÖÄ
🎧 GAO 332, PUSHBACK AT OWN DISCRETION
GAO 332, TYÖNNÄ HARKINTASI MUKAAN

IFR en-route clearance

🎧 GAO 332, HELSINKI CONTROL CLEARS TO HELSINKI, FLIGHT PLAN ROUTE, FLIGHT LEVEL 220, SQUAWK 3466
GAO 332, HELSINGIN ALUE SELVITTÄÄ HELSINKIIN, LENTOSUUNNITELMAN MUKAINEN REITTI, LENTOPINTA 220, KOODAA 3466
👨‍✈️ CLEARED TO HELSINKI, FLIGHT PLAN ROUTE, FLIGHT LEVEL 220, SQUAWK 3466, GAO 332
SELVÄ HELSINKIIN, LENTOSUUNNITELMAN MUKAINEN REITTI, LENTOPINTA 220, KOODAAN 3466, GAO 332
🎧 GAO 332, (THAT IS) CORRECT
GAO 332, OIKEIN

Taxi

👨‍✈️ GAO 332, READY TO TAXI, STAND 2
GAO 332, VALMIINA RULLAAMAAN, PAIKKA 2
🎧 GAO 332, NO REPORTED TRAFFIC
GAO 332, EI TIEDOSSA OLEVAA LIIKENNETTÄ
👨‍✈️ TAXIING TO HOLDING POINT ALPHA RUNWAY 12, GAO 332
RULLAAN ODOTUKSEEN ALPHA KIITOTIE 12, GAO 332

Take-off

🎧 GAO 332, REPORT READY
GAO 332, ILMOITA KUN VALMIS
👨‍✈️ GAO 332, READY FOR DEPARTURE
GAO 332, VALMIINA LÄHTÖÖN
🎧 GAO 332, WIND CALM, NO REPORTED TRAFFIC RUNWAY 12
GAO 332, TUULI TYYNTÄ, EI TIEDOSSA OLEVAA LIIKENNETTÄ KIITOTIE 12
👨‍✈️ GAO 332, TAKING OFF RUNWAY 12
GAO 332, SUORITAN LENTOONLÄHDÖN KIITOTIE 12
🎧 SAVONLINNA
SAVONLINNA

If runway is occupied:

🎧 GAO 332, RUNWAY 12 OCCUPIED BY AIRCRAFT FINNAIR ATR 72 (REPORT INTENTIONS)
GAO 332, KIITOTIE VARATTU, FINNAIR ATR 72 (ILMOITA AIKEESI)
👨‍✈️ GAO 332, HOLDING SHORT RUNWAY 12
GAO 332, PYSYN SELVÄSTI EROSSA KIITOTIE 12

Climb

Normally the handoff from AFIS to Area Control occurs 3 minutes after departure, or prior to passing FL 95.

🎧 GAO 332, NEXT FREQUENCY IS 132.325, YOU MAY LEAVE THIS FREQUENCY
GAO 332, SEURAAVA TAAJUUS ON 132.325, VOIT JÄTTÄÄ TÄMÄN TAAJUUDEN
👨‍✈️ 132.325, GAO 332

Approach

👨‍✈️ SAVONLINNA INFORMATION, GAO 332, PASSING FLIGHT LEVEL 170, DESCENDING TO FLIGHT LEVEL 100, INFORMATION CHARLIE
SAVONLINNAN TIEDOTUS, GAO 332, LÄPI LENTOPINTA 170, LASKEUDUN PINNALLE 100, TIEDOTUS CHARLIE
🎧 GAO 332, SAVONLINNA INFORMATION, NO REPORTED TRAFFIC, PREFERRED RUNWAY 12, INFORMATION DELTA, QNH 1010, RUNWAY 12 SURFACE CONDITION CODE 4, DRY SNOW, 1 MILLIMETER
GAO 332, SAVONLINNAN TIEDOTUS, EI TIEDOSSA OLEVAA LIIKENNETTÄ, SUOSITELTAVA KIITOTIE 12, TIEDOTUS DELTA, QNH 1010, KIITOTIE 12 KIITOTIEOLOSUHTEET KOODI 4, KUIVAA LUNTA, 1 MILLIMETRI
👨‍✈️ INFORMATION DELTA, ABMAX 3A ARRIVAL, DESCENDING TO 2400 FEET, QNH 1010, EXPECTING ILS-Z APPROAH RUNWAY 12, GAO 332
TIEDOTUS DELTA, ABMAX 3A TULOREITTI, JATKAN LASKEUTUMISTA 2400 JALKAAN, QNH 1010, ODOTAN ILS-Z LÄHESTYMISTÄ KIITOTIE 12 GAO 332
🎧 GAO 332, REPORT ESTABLISHED ON LOCALIZER
GAO 332, ILMOITA SUUNTASÄTEESSÄ
👨‍✈️ WILCO, GAO 332
ILMOITAN, GAO 332
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ GAO 332, ESTABLISHED ON (ILS) LOCALIZER RUNWAY 12
GAO 332, (ILS) SUUNTASÄTEESSÄ KIITOTIE 12

Landing

🎧 GAO 332, NO REPORTED TRAFFIC RUNWAY 12, WIND 140 DEGREES 7 KNOTS, VARIABLE BETWEEN 100 AND 170 DEGREES, MINIMUM 3 KNOTS, MAXIMUM 17 KNOTS
GAO 332, EI TIEDOSSA OLEVAA LIIKENNETTÄ KIITOTIE 12, TUULI 140 ASTETTA 7 SOLMUA, VAIHTELEE VÄLILLÄ 100 JA 170 ASTETTA, MINIMI 3 SOLMUA, MAKSIMI 17 SOLMUA
👨‍✈️ GAO 332, LANDING RUNWAY 12
GAO 332, SUORITAN LASKUN KIITOTIELLE 12
🎧 SAVONLINNA
SAVONLINNA

If runway is occupied:

🎧 O-ME, RUNWAY 30 OCCUPIED
O-ME, KIITOTIE 30 KÄYTÖSSÄ
👨‍✈️ O-ME, WILL MAKE THREE-SIXTY RIGHT
O-ME, TEEN KOLMEKUUSIKYMMENTÄ OIKEALLE

VFR flight

👨‍✈️ SAVONLINNA INFORMATION, OH-CME, CESSNA 172, 15 MILES NORTH OF AIRFIELD, 1800 FEET, INFORMATION CHARLIE, FOR LANDING
SAVONLINNAN TIEDOTUS, OH-CME, CESSNA 172, 15 MAILIA KENTÄSTÄ POHJOISEEN, 1800 JALKAA, TIEDOTUS CHARLIE, LASKUA VARTEN
🎧 O-ME, SAVONLINNA INFORMATION, RIGHT CIRCUIT RUNWAY 30, QNH 1010, TRAFFIC FINNAIR ATR 72 ON 7 MILES FINAL RUNWAY 30
O-ME, SAVONLINNAN TIEDOTUS, OIKEA KIERROS KÄYTÖSSÄ KIITOTIE 30, QNH 1010, LIIKENNE FINNAIR ATR 72 7 MAILIN LOPPUOSALLA KIITOTIE 30
👨‍✈️ O-ME, VIA HANHI JOINING RIGHT DOWNWIND RUNWAY 30, 1100 FEET, QNH 1010
O-ME, HANHEN KAUTTA LIITYTÄÄN OIKEAAN MYÖTÄTUULEEN KIITOTIE 30, 1100 JALKAA, QNH 1010
🎧 SAVONLINNA
SAVONLINNA
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ O-ME, HANHI INBOUND, FINNAIR ATR 72 IN SIGHT, JOINING FINAL RUNWAY 30 AS NUMBER 2
O-ME, HANHI SISÄÄN, FINNAIR ATR 72 NÄKYVISSÄ, LIITYTÄÄN LOPPUOSALLE KIITOTIE 30 VUOROLLA 2
🎧 O-ME, REPORT FINAL
O-ME, ILMOITA LOPPUOSA
👨‍✈️ WILCO, O-ME
ILMOITAN, O-ME
- - - - -
👨‍✈️ O-ME, FINAL RUNWAY 30
O-ME, LOPPUOSA KIITOTIE 30
🎧 O-ME, WIND CALM, NO REPORTED TRAFFIC RUNWAY 30
O-ME, TUULI TYYNTÄ, EI TIEDOSSA OLEVAA LIIKENNETTÄ KIITOTIE 30
👨‍✈️ O-ME, WILL LAND RUNWAY 30
O-ME, SUORITAN LASKUN KIITOTIELLE 30