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Nummela Airfield
Vihti / Nummela, Finland
Nummela Airfield
Small general aviation airfield near Helsinki in southwestern Finland.
- ›Located approximately 40 km northwest of Helsinki in Vihti municipality.
- ›Operates as an uncontrolled general aviation aerodrome with no scheduled commercial flights.
- ›Features a grass runway primarily used by light aircraft and gliders.
- ›Home to local flying clubs supporting pilot training and recreational aviation.
- ›No IATA code is assigned, reflecting its non-commercial status.
Nummela Airfield (EFNU) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near the town of Nummela in the municipality of Vihti, approximately 40 kilometres west of Helsinki. Operated primarily for light aircraft, gliding, and private flying activities, it serves the local aviation community and recreational pilots in the greater Helsinki region. The airfield has a modest but active flying club culture typical of Finnish general aviation.
- General Aviation Facility — A simple clubhouse and operations building serving light aircraft movements, flight training, and glider operations.
- Private car or taxi from Nummela town centre (approx. 5 minutes)
- Local bus connections from Nummela to Helsinki (Route 91 area services)
- Car rental available in Nummela town
- Hotelli Nummela (Nummela town centre)
- Hotels in Lohja (approx. 25 km west)
- Accommodation options in Espoo (approx. 30 km east)
The airfield has limited on-site catering, typically available through the flying club during events or busy flying days. The nearby Nummela town centre offers cafes, pizzerias, and local restaurants within a short drive. Visitors are advised to plan meals before arriving at the airfield.
- Contact the local flying club (Nummela Ilmailukerho) in advance to confirm operational hours and runway availability.
- The airfield handles glider and light aircraft traffic, so expect a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
- Weather in southern Finland changes quickly; check Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts before flying.
- Fuel availability is limited — confirm arrangements ahead of arrival if you require avgas.
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Nummela Airfield is an airfield in Vihti, Finland, located some 40km west from both Helsinki and Helsinki Airport and sometimes referred to as Helsinki West. The active airfield is located on a ridge in the middle of Nummela town, and sees general aviation usage, flight and ultralight training and gliders. The airfield has seen increasing activity since the closure of Helsinki-Malmi airport in 2021. A number of companies and associations operate on the airfield, and there is a hotel located adjacent to the airfield. One of the four VFR runways has been upgraded with IFR equipment and runway lights in 2023.
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