Oulu Airport (EFOU)
Large airport · Oulu / Oulunsalo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Oulu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFOU |
| IATA | OUL |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°55'48" E 25°21'17" 64.93010, 25.35460 |
| Location | Oulu / Oulunsalo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,205 ft (2501 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oulu Airport at a glance
Oulu Airport is a large airport in Oulu / Oulunsalo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as OUL. The field elevation of 47 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFOU 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 8,205 ft (2501 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 EFOU 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 Oulu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kemi-Tornio Airport | EFKE | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Ylivieska Airfield | EFYL | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Kajaani Airport | EFKI | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Luleå Airport | ESPA | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport | EFKK | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oulu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 47 ft field elevation of Oulu 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 Oulu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oulu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oulu Airport is EFOU, and its IATA code is OUL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oulu Airport above sea level?
Oulu Airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oulu Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.9301, 25.3546 — in Oulu / Oulunsalo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kemi-Tornio Airport, about 101 km away.
Does EFOU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFOU 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 Oulu Airport?
Oulu Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,205 ft (2501 m) with a ASP surface.