Kauhajoki Airfield (EFKJ)
Medium airport · Kauhajoki, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Kauhajoki Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFKJ |
| IATA | KHJ |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°27'48" E 22°23'27" 62.46321, 22.39082 |
| Location | Kauhajoki, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,806 ft (1160 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kauhajoki Airfield at a glance
Kauhajoki Airfield is a medium airport in Kauhajoki, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as KHJ. The field elevation of 407 ft (124 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFKJ 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, 07/25, offers 3,806 ft (1160 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFKJ 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 Kauhajoki 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 | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Vaasa Airport | EFVA | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Kauhava Airfield | EFKA | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Pori Airport | EFPO | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | EFTP | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kauhajoki Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 407 ft field elevation of Kauhajoki 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 Kauhajoki Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Kauhajoki Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Kauhajoki Airfield is EFKJ, and its IATA code is KHJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kauhajoki Airfield above sea level?
Kauhajoki Airfield sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kauhajoki Airfield located?
The airport lies at 62.4632, 22.3908 — in Kauhajoki, South Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seinäjoki Airport, about 34 km away.
Does EFKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFKJ 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 Kauhajoki Airfield?
Kauhajoki Airfield has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,806 ft (1160 m) with a ASP surface.