Fintraffic Air Navigation Services

Fintraffic Air Navigation Services is responsible for managing Finnish airspace and providing air navigation and flight route services at 22 airports across Finland. It operates under the state-owned Fintraffic group, which also manages other traffic sectors including rail, road, and maritime. The company focuses solely on air navigation services.

Its main unit, Area Traffic Control Centre Finland (ATCC Finland) based in Vantaa, manages the Helsinki Flight Information Region (FIR) comprising 13 airspace sectors. ATCC Finland coordinates about 240,000 flights annually, including approximately 55,000 overflights as of 2025. The Helsinki air traffic control unit provides aerodrome and approach control for Helsinki Airport, managing around 158,000 operations per year, averaging 465 per day.

At other airports in the network, air traffic services such as air traffic control or flight information are offered depending on the airport’s size and operational needs. Fintraffic Air Navigation also handles the production and distribution of aeronautical information and offers briefing services for pre-flight planning.

Technical air navigation services include procuring and maintaining communication, navigation, surveillance, and monitoring systems required for en-route services. These systems support air traffic control and radar services necessary for safe flight traffic mapping across Finnish airspace.

The company’s customers cover a wide range of stakeholders, including commercial aviation, the Finnish state and military aviation, general aviation, and pilot training schools. It holds certification to provide air navigation services compliant with EU legislation, reflecting strict regulation and safety standards.

Fintraffic Air Navigation employs approximately 420 people in 22 municipalities throughout Finland. The company actively participates in international cooperation within the European Union frameworks, including the Single European Sky initiative. Finland is part of the North European Functional Airspace Block (NEFAB), working collaboratively with neighboring countries to improve airspace efficiency.

Additionally, Fintraffic Air Navigation is a member of international organizations like the Borealis Alliance and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), aiming to harmonize air traffic management and support regulatory improvements in Europe.

Services

• Air Traffic Control
• Flight Information Services
• Aeronautical Information Production and Distribution
• Pre-flight Briefings
• Navigation, Communication and Surveillance Systems
• Airspace Reservation
• Drone Flight Guidance near Airports
• Air Traffic Services Training (Avia College)
• Technical Air Navigation Services
• Expert and Development Services