Kuusamo Airport (EFKS)
Medium airport · Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Kuusamo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFKS |
| IATA | KAO |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°59'15" E 29°14'22" 65.98760, 29.23940 |
| Location | Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kuusamo Airport at a glance
Kuusamo Airport is a medium airport in Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as KAO. The field elevation of 866 ft (264 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFKS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFKS 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 Kuusamo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi Airport | EFRO | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Sodankyla Airport | EFSO | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Kajaani Airport | EFKI | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Kemi-Tornio Airport | EFKE | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Oulu Airport | EFOU | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuusamo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 866 ft field elevation of Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuusamo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuusamo Airport is EFKS, and its IATA code is KAO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuusamo Airport above sea level?
Kuusamo Airport sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuusamo Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.9876, 29.2394 — in Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rovaniemi Airport, about 165 km away.
Does EFKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFKS 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 Kuusamo Airport?
Kuusamo Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.