Kajaani Airport

EFKI / KAJ

Kajaani, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFKI 041520Z AUTO 32005KT 9999 -SN OVC007 00/M00 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 483 ft
OVC 700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,183 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EFKI 041507Z 0415/0418 32005KT 9999 BKN006 TEMPO 0415/0418 4000 -SN FEW008 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:39Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 600 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKI
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,199 ft 157 ft ASP 80°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFKI

7,735 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37%
MVFR
21%
IFR
24.1%
LIFR
17.9%

Kajaani Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 42% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
4.6%
E
9.9%
SE
11.9%
S
28.3%
SW
14.7%
W
17.5%
NW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.1°C
Range: -33°C to 22°C
-33°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,735 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.