Savonlinna Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Savonlinna, Finland. Its IATA code is SVL and its ICAO code is EFSA. The airport lies at an elevation of 311 ft (95 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 7,546 ft (2,300 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SVL
- ICAO code
- EFSA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 311 ft (95 m)
- Coordinates
- 61.9431, 28.9451
- Time zone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,546 ft · 2,300 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Savonlinna Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JOE Joensuu Airport | Joensuu, Finland | 87 km · 54 mi |
| LPP Lappeenranta Airport | Lappeenranta, Finland | 109 km · 68 mi |
| KUO Kuopio Airport | Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland | 132 km · 82 mi |
| JYV Jyväskylä Airport | Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, Finland | 177 km · 110 mi |
| LED Pulkovo Airport | St. Petersburg, Russia | 249 km · 155 mi |
| KAJ Kajaani Airport | Kajaani, Finland | 268 km · 167 mi |
| HEL Helsinki Vantaa Airport | Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland | 280 km · 174 mi |
| TLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | Tallinn, Estonia | 359 km · 223 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SVL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,819 | 1,130 | 982 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,111 | 1,312 | 1,140 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,171 | 1,349 | 1,173 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,298 | 1,428 | 1,241 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,533 | 2,817 | 2,448 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,090 | 3,163 | 2,748 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,043 | 3,755 | 3,263 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,700 | 4,163 | 3,618 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,545 | 4,688 | 4,074 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,841 | 4,872 | 4,234 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,957 | 5,565 | 4,836 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,099 | 5,654 | 4,913 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,795 | 6,086 | 5,289 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,877 | 6,137 | 5,333 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,566 | 7,187 | 6,245 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,956 | 9,293 | 8,075 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.800 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 117.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Savonlinna Airport?
The IATA code of Savonlinna Airport is SVL and its ICAO code is EFSA.
Where is Savonlinna Airport located?
Savonlinna Airport is in Savonlinna, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, at 61.9431, 28.9451.
What time zone is Savonlinna Airport in?
Savonlinna Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Savonlinna Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 7,546 ft (2,300 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Savonlinna Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Joensuu Airport (JOE), about 87 km (54 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.