Mikkeli Airport (EFMI)
Medium airport · Mikkeli, Southern Savonia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Mikkeli Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFMI |
| IATA | MIK |
| Elevation | 329 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°41'12" E 27°12'6" 61.68660, 27.20180 |
| Location | Mikkeli, Southern Savonia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,584 ft (1702 m) | 144 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mikkeli Airport at a glance
Mikkeli Airport is a medium airport in Mikkeli, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as MIK. The field elevation of 329 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFMI 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, 11/29, offers 5,584 ft (1702 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFMI 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 Mikkeli 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 | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Lappeenranta Airport | EFLP | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Utti Air Base | EFUT | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Savonlinna Airport | EFSA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Jyväskylä Airport | EFJY | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mikkeli Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 329 ft field elevation of Mikkeli 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 Mikkeli Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mikkeli Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mikkeli Airport is EFMI, and its IATA code is MIK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mikkeli Airport above sea level?
Mikkeli Airport sits at an elevation of 329 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mikkeli Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.6866, 27.2018 — in Mikkeli, Southern Savonia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Varkaus Airport, about 64 km away.
Does EFMI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFMI 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 Mikkeli Airport?
Mikkeli Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,584 ft (1702 m) with a ASP surface.