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Medium airport

Varkaus Airport

IATA VRKICAO EFVR🇫🇮 Varkaus / Joroinen
Coordinates
62.1711°N, 27.8686°E
Elevation
286 ft (87 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FI-04
Time zone
Helsinki(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
21:18

About 14h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Varkaus Airport

Varkaus Airport

Varkaus Airport was an airport in Joroinen, Finland, about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Varkaus.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EFVR
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NOTAMs

EFVR

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 326,562 ft / 2,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS128.325 MHz
MISCAFIS120.400 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EFR100Special useRestrictedGNDFL280
EF-ADIZSpecial useADIZGNDFL999
EFD400 ITÄINEN VAARA-ALUESpecial useDangerGND4000 ft MSL
EFTSAN14Special useTSAGNDFL999
EFTSAN19Special useTSAGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Finland airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle299 ft328 ft
Obstacle446 ft
Obstacle358 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Varkaus Airport.

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🇫🇮 More airports in Finland📘 Flying in Finland: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Varkaus Airport?

The ICAO code for Varkaus Airport is EFVR, and its IATA code is VRK.

Where is Varkaus Airport located?

Varkaus Airport is medium airport located in Varkaus / Joroinen, Finland, at an elevation of 286 ft (87 m).

How many runways does Varkaus Airport have?

Varkaus Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,562 ft / 2,000 m.

What time zone is Varkaus Airport in?

Varkaus Airport is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Varkaus Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Varkaus Airport is approximately 12.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Varkaus Airport?

The nearest airport to Varkaus Airport is Rantasalmi Airfield (EFRN), about 15.1 nm to the ese, followed by Pieksämäki Airfield and Savonlinna Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Varkaus Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.