Kittilä International Airport (EFKT)
Large airport · Kittilä, Lapland Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Kittilä International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFKT |
| IATA | KTT |
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°42'4" E 24°50'48" 67.70100, 24.84680 |
| Location | Kittilä, Lapland Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kittilä International Airport at a glance
Kittilä International Airport is a large airport in Kittilä, Lapland Region, Finland, known to airline systems as KTT. The field elevation of 644 ft (196 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFKT 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, 16/34, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFKT 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 Kittilä International 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 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Enontekio Airport | EFET | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Rovaniemi Airport | EFRO | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Ivalo Airport | EFIV | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Gällivare Airport | ESNG | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kittilä International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 644 ft field elevation of Kittilä International 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 Kittilä International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kittilä International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kittilä International Airport is EFKT, and its IATA code is KTT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kittilä International Airport above sea level?
Kittilä International Airport sits at an elevation of 644 feet (196 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kittilä International Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.7010, 24.8468 — in Kittilä, Lapland Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sodankyla Airport, about 83 km away.
Does EFKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFKT 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 Kittilä International Airport?
Kittilä International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.