Ylivieska Airfield (EFYL)
Medium airport · Ylivieska, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland
Airport data
| Name | Ylivieska Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EFYL |
| IATA | YLI |
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°3'17" E 24°43'31" 64.05472, 24.72528 |
| Location | Ylivieska, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ylivieska Airfield at a glance
Ylivieska Airfield is a medium airport in Ylivieska, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, known to airline systems as YLI. The field elevation of 252 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EFYL 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, 15/33, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EFYL 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 Ylivieska Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport | EFKK | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Oulu Airport | EFOU | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Kauhava Airfield | EFKA | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Kajaani Airport | EFKI | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Seinäjoki Airport | EFSI | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ylivieska Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 252 ft field elevation of Ylivieska Airfield 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 Ylivieska Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Ylivieska Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Ylivieska Airfield is EFYL, and its IATA code is YLI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ylivieska Airfield above sea level?
Ylivieska Airfield sits at an elevation of 252 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ylivieska Airfield located?
The airport lies at 64.0547, 24.7253 — in Ylivieska, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, about 86 km away.
Does EFYL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EFYL 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 Ylivieska Airfield?
Ylivieska Airfield has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.