# 🔵 EFTU - Turku [](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/eftu-banner.jpg) 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 |
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TKU | EFTU | Finland AIP - EFTU |
Logon code | Call sign | Frequency | Responsibilities |
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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 |
Frontier Guard apron is located next to taxiway A. There is also one hangar for Air Force QRA missions.
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 |
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🔴 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 |
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.🎧 | 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 |
🎧 | 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 |
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.
- ILS approach is used for RNAV capable aircraft - Visual approaches are used for Non-RNAV capable aircraft 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.👨✈️ | 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 |
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): - Category A: 300 (159) - Category B: 310 (169) - Category C: 322 (181) - Category D: 335 (194) There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more 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.
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.
- Alternative: clear heliport PC1 take-off only between H355 and H055 from FATO (northbound, crossing runway)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.
🎧 | 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 |
ICAO call sign | Radio call sign | Aircraft type | SSR code |
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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.