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VAA Vaasa Airport
Vaasa Airport (IATA: VAA, ICAO:EFVA) is located in the the city of Vaasa, Finland. It is the primary international airport serving Vaasa and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+358(0)207086130

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IATA Code

VAA

ICAO Code

EFVA

Name

Vaasa Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Finland (FI)

City

Vaasa

Latitude

63.0507011

Longitude

21.7621994

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+358(0)207086130

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Vaasa Airport (VAA) — Airport Overview

Vaasa Airport is a regional public airport serving Vaasa and the surrounding Ostrobothnia area in western Finland. It is located approximately 9 kilometres southeast of Vaasa city centre and operates in the Europe/Helsinki time zone, UTC+02:00 under the supplied airport record. For international freight, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway rather than a long-haul cargo hub: our service team normally coordinates airport acceptance, customs formalities and onward uplift through the available handling and airline network, with routing and cargo acceptance confirmed case by case.

Airport	Vaasa Airport
Location	Vaasa, Finland; approximately 9 km southeast of the city centre
Codes	IATA: VAA \| ICAO: EFVA
Coordinates	63.0507011, 21.7621994
Local time	UTC+02:00 in the supplied airport record; daylight-saving changes should be checked before operational planning
Airport contact	+358 (0)20 708 6130

Key Logistics Highlights

Regional gateway profileSuitable for planned regional airfreight movements, while long-haul shipments may require a confirmed connection through a larger European gateway.

Short city accessThe airport’s proximity to Vaasa supports practical truck collection and delivery planning within the local service area.

Connection-dependent transitOverall transit time depends on the first available uplift, transfer point, handling cut-offs and customs release.

Pre-advice is importantOversized, dangerous, temperature-sensitive, live-animal and irregular shipments should be pre-checked before a booking is accepted.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Vaasa Airport should be handled as a scheduled passenger-airport cargo point where cargo capacity and ground services can vary by flight, handling arrangement and season. Our service team verifies the applicable handling chain before issuing final shipping instructions.

Airport cargo acceptance: General cargo may be accepted through the appointed ground-handling process, subject to booking confirmation, piece dimensions, weight, packaging and the applicable acceptance cut-off.
Special cargo: Cold-chain, pharmaceutical, dangerous goods, valuables, vulnerable cargo and live animals require advance feasibility checks. Dedicated storage, equipment and acceptance status must be confirmed for the specific movement.
Customs and security: Export declarations, security controls and any transit documentation are arranged according to the shipment’s origin, destination, commodity and routing. Our team checks the required process with the responsible parties.
Warehouse handling: Do not assume that bonded storage, temperature-controlled rooms, dangerous-goods storage or large-scale cargo screening are continuously available. We confirm the actual facility and operating window before tender.
Road feeder coordination: Where direct uplift is unsuitable, our team can evaluate trucking to an alternative Finnish or European gateway, subject to border, capacity and schedule checks.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Shipments may move on available regional passenger-aircraft belly capacity, interline connections or road-feeder services to a larger European cargo gateway. The exact carrier and transfer point depend on the booking date, commodity and destination.
European destinations: Regional uplift can support connections into broader European networks, but the number of available options may be more limited than at Finland’s principal international gateway.
Long-haul destinations: Asia, North America, the Middle East and other intercontinental markets normally require a confirmed European connection or an airport-to-airport road-air alternative.
Transit-time controls: The first uplift, transfer handling, weekend and holiday schedules, customs release, security screening, weather and aircraft payload restrictions can materially affect the final ETA. Our team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after routing confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The airport primarily supports Vaasa and the wider Ostrobothnia region. Local demand is linked to manufacturing, energy-related businesses, technology, engineering, professional services and regional commerce. The cargo mix should be verified by shipment rather than assumed from the airport’s passenger schedule.

Industrial and technical goodsEngineering parts, instruments, control units, prototypes and urgent maintenance items may benefit from airfreight when production downtime is costly.

Technology and commercial cargoElectronic equipment, samples, spare parts and time-sensitive business consignments require secure packaging and accurate piece-level documentation.

Temperature-sensitive shipmentsFood, biological materials and pharmaceuticals require a confirmed temperature-control chain; availability cannot be inferred from the airport location alone.

Regional road accessLocal pickup and delivery planning should include the shipper’s exact address, loading restrictions, delivery appointment and any ferry or cross-border connection requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airport acceptance cut-offs are shipment- and flight-specific. Our service team obtains the confirmed cargo handover time; delivery to the airport without a written acceptance instruction can create roll-over risk.

Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type and shipper’s declaration where required. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment containing lithium cells must be screened before booking.
Customs documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration data, HS classification and any licence or origin documents must be consistent with the airway bill and cargo markings. Finnish customs requirements should be checked with tulli.fi.
Security and packaging: Cargo must be packed, marked and presented in a condition suitable for air transport and screening. Overhang, weak cartons, inaccessible labels or unexplained weight discrepancies may delay acceptance.
Import and delivery: Destination customs clearance, tax handling, final-mile appointment and any delivery restrictions are separate planning items. Our team confirms the responsible party before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, number of pieces, gross weight, dimensions, stackability, pickup address and requested delivery date before asking our team for a routing proposal.
For urgent freight, request two options: airport-to-airport via the available Vaasa connection and road feeder service to an alternative gateway. Compare total transit time, transfer risk and customs responsibility rather than freight rate alone.
Pre-alert temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live-animal, high-value and oversized cargo well before the intended departure. Acceptance depends on the actual flight and handling chain.
Use transport-grade packaging, visible handling marks and piece-level identification. Ensure the invoice, packing list, export declaration and airway-bill data describe the same goods and quantities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Vaasa Airport handle international air cargo?

International shipment planning is possible when a suitable airline, handling arrangement and customs process are confirmed. Our service team checks the complete routing before booking and may recommend a road-air alternative if direct regional uplift is unsuitable.

Can I deliver cargo directly to the airport?

Only after receiving confirmed booking, handling instructions and the applicable acceptance cut-off. Warehouse access, documentation requirements and screening procedures may differ by shipment and flight.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Dangerous goods acceptance is subject to airline approval, packaging, documentation, quantity and handling capability. Send the safety data and full classification to our team before cargo is tendered.

Is temperature-controlled storage available?

It must be confirmed for the specific booking. For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other controlled products, our team checks the storage window, transfer exposure, packaging solution and alternative gateway before dispatch.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, HS code where available, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, Incoterms, pickup and delivery addresses, cargo readiness and any special handling requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, contact details and supplied operational descriptors are based on the airport record provided for this page. Airport-specific operating conditions, handling acceptance, schedules, cut-offs and available facilities are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment tender.

Airport operator and airport information: finavia.fi
Finnish customs procedures and declarations: tulli.fi
International airport and airline industry reference: iata.org
Operational verification boundary: The named domains provide reference points for airport, customs and industry information; they do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, ground handler, customs authority or our service team.

Information should be revalidated at booking, particularly for flight schedules, cargo acceptance, customs status, dangerous-goods approval, temperature-control arrangements and road feeder connections.