Kauhava Airfield (EFKA)
Medium airport · Kauhava, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Kauhava Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFKA |
| IATA | KAU |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°7'38" E 23°3'5" 63.12710, 23.05140 |
| Location | Kauhava, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kauhava Airfield at a glance
Kauhava Airfield is a medium airport in Kauhava, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as KAU. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFKA 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, 17/35, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFKA 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 Kauhava Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seinäjoki Airport | EFSI | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Vaasa Airport | EFVA | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport | EFKK | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Kauhajoki Airfield | EFKJ | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Ylivieska Airfield | EFYL | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kauhava Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Kauhava Airfield 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 Kauhava Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Kauhava Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Kauhava Airfield is EFKA, and its IATA code is KAU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kauhava Airfield above sea level?
Kauhava Airfield sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kauhava Airfield located?
The airport lies at 63.1271, 23.0514 — in Kauhava, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seinäjoki Airport, about 50 km away.
Does EFKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFKA 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 Kauhava Airfield?
Kauhava Airfield has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.