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Vaasa Airport

Vaasa, Finland

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Vaasa Airport

Vaasa, Finland

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Western Finland's gateway serving Vaasa and the Ostrobothnia region.

Opened

1938

Location

Vaasa, Finland

Vaasa Airport (IATA: VAA, ICAO: EFVA) is a public airport located approximately 9 kilometres south of Vaasa city centre in western Finland. It serves the Ostrobothnia region and is one of Finland's regional airports operated under the Finavia network. The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting Vaasa to Helsinki, with some international charter and seasonal services. It plays an important role for the local energy industry, which has a significant presence in the Vaasa region. Passenger volumes are modest compared to major Finnish hubs, but the airport remains a vital transport link for business travellers and residents of the Ostrobothnia region.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Bus services and taxis connect the airport to Vaasa city centre, with the journey taking approximately 15–20 minutes.

Airlines here

Finnair and its partners provide the primary scheduled services, connecting Vaasa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Notable facts

›Operated by Finavia, Finland's national airport operator.
›The Vaasa region is home to a major energy technology cluster, driving significant business travel through the airport.
›The airport has a runway approximately 2,500 metres in length.
›International charter flights, particularly to holiday destinations, operate seasonally.
›Vaasa is one of the sunniest cities in Finland, and the airport serves a region known for its Swedish-speaking population.

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Airlines serving this airport

Finnair

Air China

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Scandinavian Airlines System

Thai Airways International

Routes

VAA → HELAY · 319 32B

VAA → ARNCA · AT7

VAA → ARNDY · 73H

VAA → ARNSK · AT7 S20

VAA → ARNTG · S20

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 722 routes Saab 20002 routes Airbus A3191 routes 32B1 routes 73H1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Vaasa Airport is located in Vaasa, Finland, about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-east of Vaasa city centre. As of 2024, it is the 7th busiest airport in Finland with 177,592 passengers.

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