Sodankyla Airport (EFSO)
Medium airport · Sodankyla, Lapland Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Sodankyla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFSO |
| IATA | SOT |
| Elevation | 602 ft (183 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°23'42" E 26°37'9" 67.39500, 26.61910 |
| Location | Sodankyla, Lapland Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sodankyla Airport at a glance
Sodankyla Airport is a medium airport in Sodankyla, Lapland Region, Finland, known to airline systems as SOT. The field elevation of 602 ft (183 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFSO 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, 16/34, offers 4,921 ft (1500 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 EFSO 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 Sodankyla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kittilä International Airport | EFKT | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Rovaniemi Airport | EFRO | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Ivalo Airport | EFIV | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Enontekio Airport | EFET | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Kuusamo Airport | EFKS | 194 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sodankyla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 602 ft field elevation of Sodankyla 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 Sodankyla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sodankyla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sodankyla Airport is EFSO, and its IATA code is SOT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sodankyla Airport above sea level?
Sodankyla Airport sits at an elevation of 602 feet (183 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sodankyla Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.3950, 26.6191 — in Sodankyla, Lapland Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kittilä International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does EFSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFSO 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 Sodankyla Airport?
Sodankyla Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.