Kuopio Airport (EFKU)
Large airport · Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Northern Savonia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Kuopio Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFKU |
| IATA | KUO |
| Elevation | 323 ft (98 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°0'26" E 27°47'52" 63.00710, 27.79780 |
| Location | Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Northern Savonia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kuopio Airport at a glance
Kuopio Airport is a large airport in Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Northern Savonia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as KUO. The field elevation of 323 ft (98 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFKU 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, 15/33, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFKU 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 Kuopio Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varkaus Airport | EFVR | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Joensuu Airport | EFJO | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Jyväskylä Airport | EFJY | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Savonlinna Airport | EFSA | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Kajaani Airport | EFKI | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuopio Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 323 ft field elevation of Kuopio 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 Kuopio Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuopio Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuopio Airport is EFKU, and its IATA code is KUO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuopio Airport above sea level?
Kuopio Airport sits at an elevation of 323 feet (98 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuopio Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.0071, 27.7978 — in Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Northern Savonia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Varkaus Airport, about 93 km away.
Does EFKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFKU 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 Kuopio Airport?
Kuopio Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.