Lappeenranta Airport (EFLP)
Large airport · Lappeenranta, South Karelia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Lappeenranta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFLP |
| IATA | LPP |
| Elevation | 349 ft (106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°2'41" E 28°8'41" 61.04460, 28.14474 |
| Location | Lappeenranta, South Karelia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lappeenranta Airport at a glance
Lappeenranta Airport is a large airport in Lappeenranta, South Karelia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as LPP. The field elevation of 349 ft (106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFLP 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, 06/24, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFLP 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 Lappeenranta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Utti Air Base | EFUT | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Pribylovo Naval Air Base | RU-0065 | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome | EFPR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Savonlinna Airport | EFSA | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lappeenranta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 349 ft field elevation of Lappeenranta 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 Lappeenranta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lappeenranta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lappeenranta Airport is EFLP, and its IATA code is LPP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lappeenranta Airport above sea level?
Lappeenranta Airport sits at an elevation of 349 feet (106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lappeenranta Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.0446, 28.1447 — in Lappeenranta, South Karelia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Utti Air Base, about 67 km away.
Does EFLP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFLP 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 Lappeenranta Airport?
Lappeenranta Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.