Jyväskylä Airport

EFJY / JYV

Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, FI

Last Updated
Jul 5, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
360°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJY 050050Z AUTO 36003KT 340V050 CAVOK 13/12 Q1005

Weather Briefing

VFR

Jyväskylä Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Patches Fog, Thunderstorm Rain, DZRA. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Patches Fog between 00:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 18:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with DZRA between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFJY 042332Z 0500/0524 VRB02KT 9999 FEW025 TEMPO 0500/0504 2000 BCFG BKN004 BECMG 0504/0506 FEW012 SCT020CB TEMPO 0506/0518 7000 TSRA BECMG 0518/0520 BKN007 TEMPO 0520/0524 4000 DZRA BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
06:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJY
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,533 ft 197 ft ASP 134°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJY

13,355 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.4%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
18.1%
LIFR
12.3%

Jyväskylä Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.8%
N
13.5%
S
23.1%
W
11.3%
NE
4.2%
NW
17.2%
SE
12.5%
SW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.3°C
Range: -30°C to 26°C
-30°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

July May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 13,355 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jyväskylä Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFJY
IATA Code: JYV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 459 ft MSL

Location

City: Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta
Country: FI
Latitude: 62.399502°
Longitude: 25.678301°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,533 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jyväskylä Airport

Overview

Jyväskylä Airport serves central Finland as a medium-sized regional airport located in the Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta municipality. Situated at 459 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 62.399502, 25.678301, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Jyväskylä demonstrate significant variability, with flight rules distributed across VFR (33.7%), MVFR (20.2%), IFR (26.2%), and LIFR (19.9%) categories. Temperature ranges extensively from -28°C to 22°C, with an average of 0.8°C, indicating potential challenging winter operations and significant seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 12/30, measuring 8,533 feet in length and constructed with asphalt surface. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 6.6 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 26 knots and calm conditions occurring 1.2% of the time, which provides generally stable wind environments for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 4.1 knots. Pilots can expect optimal visual conditions during September, October, and January, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at 5.1%.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.