Kitee Airport (EFIT)
Medium airport · Kitee, North Karelia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Kitee Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFIT |
| IATA | KTQ |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°9'58" E 30°4'25" 62.16610, 30.07360 |
| Location | Kitee, North Karelia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kitee Airport at a glance
Kitee Airport is a medium airport in Kitee, North Karelia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as KTQ. The field elevation of 364 ft (111 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFIT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFIT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kitee Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joensuu Airport | EFJO | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Savonlinna Airport | EFSA | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Varkaus Airport | EFVR | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Kuopio Airport | EFKU | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kitee Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 364 ft field elevation of Kitee Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 31 airports and airfields we list for Finland — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kitee Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kitee Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kitee Airport is EFIT, and its IATA code is KTQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kitee Airport above sea level?
Kitee Airport sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kitee Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.1661, 30.0736 — in Kitee, North Karelia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Joensuu Airport, about 60 km away.
Does EFIT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFIT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kitee Airport?
Kitee Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.