Snowfall likely to disrupt flights at Helsinki, Turku, Tampere airports

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain may affect flights at Helsinki, Turku, and Tampere Airports on Thursday, said Finavia, the company operates country’s airports on Monday, quoting weather forecast.

According to the weather forecast, the heavy snowfall will begin on Thursday in the afternoon, and the freezing rain around midday.

The freezing rain could make the airport’s runway and apron surfaces very slippery. The cold rain can also freeze onto aircraft wings and engines.

“Together with key airport companies, we are prepared for Thursday’s difficult weather conditions. There may be delays if the runway capacity is reduced due to slippery conditions, or if aircraft must be de-iced”, said Jani Elasmaa of Finavia, who is responsible for Helsinki Airport's runway and apron operations.

The authority ask the passengers to be prepared for delays during Thursday and to follow the instructions and information provided by their own airline in case of cancellations or longer delays.

The airlines will also be responding to enquiries about luggage.