AviatDataSavonlinna Airport SVL / EFSA
Savonlinna · Finland · Finavia Oyj
7kpax · 2025
Limited hoursJet A-1 · AVGAS 100LL
ICAO / IATAEFSA / SVL
OperatorFinavia Oyj
Coordinates61.9428°N, 28.9450°E
Elevation312 ft · 95 m
Time zoneEET (UTC+2/+3 DST)
Passengers / yr6,792 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenYes
FuelJet A-1 · AVGAS 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceEFSA - AIP Finland (Fintraffic ANS), AD 2.EFSA
Operating hoursNot H24; opens according to scheduled flight times (AD HO - hours of operation); customs and immigration available PN (prior notice)
TerminalsSingle small passenger terminal with two gates, waiting area and cafeteria
Runways (1)
- 12/30 · 2,300 m / 7,546 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt · ILS RWY 12: ILS CAT I; RWY 30: no ILS
Airport contact
Finavia-operated regional airport serving Savonlinna and the Saimaa lakes/Southern Savonia region; sole scheduled route is the state-subsidised PSO/purchased-service Helsinki link, operated by BASe Airlines (Budapest Aircraft Service / Norppa.aero brand, Embraer EMB-120) continuously since 13 November 2023, with a renewed Traficom-tendered contract running 19 January 2026 to 15 December 2028 (approx. 7 weekly return flights in winter, 6 in summer). Earlier operators of the route included RAF Avia, Transaviabaltika and NyxAir; it was NOT previously flown by Finnair/Norra. Busiest during the Savonlinna Opera Festival.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available
Groundpower Ltd Oy
Ground handling agent at SVL (passenger, ramp and baggage handling). Named in AIP AD 2.4 sect 9 as 'Ground Power' (•••); SVL phone/email published on groundpower.fi and on the operator's sister brand maavoima.fi (same legal entity: Aeyritie 16 Vantaa, Y-tunnus •••).
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Aircraft fuel
PPR
Joen Service Oy
Into-plane JET A-1 supplier at SVL, PPR 24HR. AIP AD 2.3/2.4 lists 'FUELLING (JET A-1) ••• / •••'; joenservice.fi into-plane fuelling page lists Savonlinna (SVL) with •••. AVGAS 100LL also available on field via a 24/7 self-service card automat (per AIP) rather than attended by the handler. · JET A-1 PPR 24HR; AVGAS 100LL self-service card automat H24
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De-icing
Seasonal
Groundpower Ltd Oy
Aircraft de-icing/anti-icing in winter. AIP AD 2.4 sect 11 lists de-icing 'AVBL' with contact 'Ground Power •••'; maavoima.fi (same company) lists 'Lentokoneiden jaeaenesto- ja jaeaenpoistokaesittely' (aircraft de-/anti-icing). · HO (on request)
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Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
On request
Groundpower Ltd Oy
Aircraft cleaning ('Lentokoneiden siivous') listed among the handler's services on maavoima.fi (same legal entity as Groundpower Ltd Oy).
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Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available
Groundpower Ltd Oy
Cargo handling, light cargo only per AIP AD 2.4. Handled by the SVL ground handling agent.
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Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Not listed
Hotel & travel
Not listed