Mariehamn Airport

EFMA / MHQ

Mariehamn, FI

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
15 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFMA 141520Z AUTO 17015KT 9999 FEW011 09/06 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,117 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mariehamn Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 15 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 22:00Z.

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 EFMA 141437Z 1415/1424 17016KT 9999 BKN008 BECMG 1415/1416 FEW010 BECMG 1419/1421 13006KT TEMPO 1419/1422 SHRA FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:48Z BASE
+0h
IFR 170° 16 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800 ft
19:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 130° 6 kt
19:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMA
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
6,243 ft 197 ft ASP 23°
11.5 kt 9.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFMA

11,027 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.2%
MVFR
21.2%
IFR
12.4%
LIFR
8.2%

Mariehamn Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.9%
NE
7.6%
E
10%
SE
7.5%
S
22.4%
SW
16.6%
W
8.2%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.1°C
Range: -21°C to 21°C
-21°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,027 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mariehamn Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFMA
IATA Code: MHQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Mariehamn
Country: FI
Latitude: 60.122200°
Longitude: 19.898199°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,243 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mariehamn Airport

Overview

Mariehamn Airport serves the Åland Islands, a unique autonomous region between Finland and Sweden. Located at 60.122200, 19.898199, this medium-sized airport operates at a low elevation of 17 ft MSL and provides critical transportation infrastructure for the archipelago region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 50.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 25.9% of observations. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate with temperatures ranging from -20°C to 21°C, and an average temperature of 5.2°C. Southwest winds (225°) dominate, averaging 8.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 34 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 03/21 is 6243 feet long with an asphalted surface, oriented to maximize wind coverage. Wind analysis indicates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of only 4.8 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrences (2.2% of observations).

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. The runway's orientation and wind characteristics suggest minimal wind-related approach challenges. Pilots should anticipate southwestern wind patterns and prepare for potential moderate wind variations during arrival and departure sequences.

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

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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.