Kajaani Airport

EFKI / KAJ

Kajaani, FI

Last Updated
Jul 5, 05:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
05:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFKI 050520Z AUTO 08008KT 9999 BKN034 14/09 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 483 ft
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,883 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kajaani Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 8 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKI
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
8,199 ft 157 ft ASP 80°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFKI

13,356 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.1%
MVFR
17.9%
IFR
16.7%
LIFR
11.4%

Kajaani Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.1%
N
8.1%
S
25.1%
W
17.6%
NE
5.4%
NW
8.9%
SE
10.3%
SW
13.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1°C
Range: -33°C to 28°C
-33°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

July April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kajaani Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFKI
IATA Code: KAJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 483 ft MSL

Location

City: Kajaani
Country: FI
Latitude: 64.285500°
Longitude: 27.692400°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,199 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kajaani Airport

Overview

Kajaani Airport serves the Kainuu region in eastern Finland, located at 64.285500N, 27.692400E. As a medium-sized airport at 483 feet MSL, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding area, supporting regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable visual conditions, with only 36.9% of observations reporting pure VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature extremes range from -33°C to 22°C, with an average temperature of -0.9°C. Wind patterns predominantly come from the south at an average of 7.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 22 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 is 8,199 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing substantial landing options. The airport experiences low instrument meteorological conditions (LIFR) 15.3% of the time, indicating potential challenging winter and transitional season flying conditions. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring only 0.5% of observed periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 5 knots. September, January, and October represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility scenarios, with fog present in 2.6% of observations and an average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.