Turku Airport

EFTU / TKU

Turku, FI

Last Updated
May 14, 15:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
15:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
11 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFTU 141550Z AUTO 20011KT 150V230 9999 FEW032 11/04 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 161 ft
FEW 3,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,361 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Turku Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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: Showers Rain, Patches Fog. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 01:00Z. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Patches Fog between 01:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 08:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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 EFTU 141437Z 1415/1515 18010KT 9999 SCT025 BECMG 1418/1420 12008KT TEMPO 1421/1501 SHRA FEW040CB PROB40 TEMPO 1501/1504 0800 BCFG TEMPO 1508/1515 FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 120° 8 kt
21:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Showers Rain
01:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTU
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 85°
5.5 kt 9.5 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 - EFTU

11,031 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.2%
MVFR
17.2%
IFR
13.4%
LIFR
14.3%

Turku Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
7.6%
E
18.7%
SE
11.4%
S
15.1%
SW
17.6%
W
12.5%
NW
9.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.8°C
Range: -25°C to 24°C
-25°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Turku Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFTU
IATA Code: TKU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 161 ft MSL

Location

City: Turku
Country: FI
Latitude: 60.514099°
Longitude: 22.262800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Turku Airport

Overview

Turku Airport serves the southwest Finland region, located near the city of Turku at an elevation of 161 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway (08/26) measuring 8,202 feet, it supports regional and general aviation operations in the Finnish archipelago area.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate varied flying conditions, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 46.4% of recorded periods. The airport experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, ranging from -24°C to 24°C, with an average temperature of 3.5°C. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months, offering more stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's wind profile is characterized by consistent easterly winds (90° direction) averaging 7.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 21 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in only 0.5% of observations, suggesting generally predictable wind patterns. Visibility remains consistently high, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. The average crosswind component is moderate at 4.3 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing conditions for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate relatively stable approach conditions, particularly during the recommended VFR months.

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.