Ivalo Airport (EFIV)
Large airport · Ivalo, Lapland Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Ivalo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFIV |
| IATA | IVL |
| Elevation | 481 ft (147 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°36'26" E 27°24'19" 68.60730, 27.40530 |
| Location | Ivalo, Lapland Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,199 ft (2499 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ivalo Airport at a glance
Ivalo Airport is a large airport in Ivalo, Lapland Region, Finland, known to airline systems as IVL. The field elevation of 481 ft (147 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFIV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 8,199 ft (2499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFIV 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 Ivalo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sodankyla Airport | EFSO | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Kittilä International Airport | EFKT | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen | ENKR | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Enontekio Airport | EFET | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Vadsø Airport | ENVD | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ivalo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 481 ft field elevation of Ivalo 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 Ivalo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ivalo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ivalo Airport is EFIV, and its IATA code is IVL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ivalo Airport above sea level?
Ivalo Airport sits at an elevation of 481 feet (147 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ivalo Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.6073, 27.4053 — in Ivalo, Lapland Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sodankyla Airport, about 139 km away.
Does EFIV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFIV 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 Ivalo Airport?
Ivalo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,199 ft (2499 m) with a ASP surface.