Utti Air Base (EFUT)
Medium airport · Utti / Valkeala, Kymenlaakso Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Utti Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFUT |
| IATA | UTI |
| Elevation | 339 ft (103 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°53'47" E 26°56'18" 60.89640, 26.93840 |
| Location | Utti / Valkeala, Kymenlaakso Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Utti Air Base at a glance
Utti Air Base is a medium airport in Utti / Valkeala, Kymenlaakso Region, Finland, known to airline systems as UTI. The field elevation of 339 ft (103 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFUT 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, 07/25, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFUT 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 Utti Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome | EFPR | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Lappeenranta Airport | EFLP | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Mikkeli Airport | EFMI | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Pribylovo Naval Air Base | RU-0065 | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | EFHK | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Utti Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 339 ft field elevation of Utti Air Base 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 Utti Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Utti Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Utti Air Base is EFUT, and its IATA code is UTI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Utti Air Base above sea level?
Utti Air Base sits at an elevation of 339 feet (103 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Utti Air Base located?
The airport lies at 60.8964, 26.9384 — in Utti / Valkeala, Kymenlaakso Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome, about 50 km away.
Does EFUT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFUT 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 Utti Air Base?
Utti Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.