Joensuu Airport (EFJO)
Medium airport · Joensuu, North Karelia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Joensuu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFJO |
| IATA | JOE |
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°39'32" E 29°37'10" 62.65881, 29.61940 |
| Location | Joensuu, North Karelia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 171 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | COM | No |
Joensuu Airport at a glance
Joensuu Airport is a medium airport in Joensuu, North Karelia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as JOE. The field elevation of 398 ft (121 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFJO 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 — 10/28 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFJO 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 Joensuu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitee Airport | EFIT | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Savonlinna Airport | EFSA | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Kuopio Airport | EFKU | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Varkaus Airport | EFVR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Joensuu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 398 ft field elevation of Joensuu 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 Joensuu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Joensuu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Joensuu Airport is EFJO, and its IATA code is JOE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Joensuu Airport above sea level?
Joensuu Airport sits at an elevation of 398 feet (121 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Joensuu Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.6588, 29.6194 — in Joensuu, North Karelia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kitee Airport, about 60 km away.
Does EFJO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFJO 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 Joensuu Airport?
Joensuu Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.