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Gateway to the autonomous Åland Islands in the Baltic.
Opened
1938
Location
Mariehamn, Finland
Mariehamn Airport (IATA: MHQ, ICAO: EFMA) is the only commercial airport serving the Åland Islands, an autonomous and demilitarized archipelago of Finland located in the Baltic Sea between Finland and Sweden. The airport sits just north of Mariehamn, the capital and only city of the islands.
The airport handles a modest volume of passengers, primarily connecting Åland to Helsinki and Stockholm. It plays a vital role for residents and visitors, supplementing the archipelago's extensive ferry connections.
Finavia, the Finnish state-owned airport operator, manages Mariehamn Airport. Given the islands' small population of around 30,000, the airport operates on a regional scale with limited but essential scheduled services.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Bus and taxi services connect the airport to Mariehamn city center, located approximately 3 kilometers to the south.
Airlines here
Finnair subsidiary or regional partners have historically provided connections, with Nextjet and other regional carriers serving routes to Helsinki and Stockholm over the years.
Notable facts
- ›Mariehamn Airport is the sole commercial airport serving the autonomous Åland Islands.
- ›The Åland Islands are demilitarized under international treaty, giving the airport a unique geopolitical context.
- ›The airport's runway is approximately 2,000 meters long, suitable for turboprop and small jet aircraft.
- ›Ferry services via Mariehamn's harbors are a major alternative to air travel for reaching the islands.
- ›Finavia operates the airport as part of its nationwide Finnish airport network.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
