Kitee Airport

EFIT / KTQ

Kitee, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:50Z

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Weather Source: Joensuu Airport (EFJO)
Distance: 32nm / 60km from EFIT

Current Weather

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Fresh 6 min ago
03:50Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
14 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR EFJO 040350Z AUTO 28014KT 9999 OVC005 01/M00 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 364 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
864 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFJO 040225Z 0403/0412 27010KT 4500 -SN BKN007 BECMG 0403/0405 9999 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:55Z BASE
+0h
IFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FIT
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 19°
0.0 kt 14.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kitee Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFIT
IATA Code: KTQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 364 ft MSL

Location

City: Kitee
Country: FI
Latitude: 62.166100°
Longitude: 30.073601°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kitee Airport

Overview

Kitee Airport serves the eastern Finnish region, located near the city of Kitee in North Karelia. Positioned at 62.166100 North latitude and 30.073601 East longitude, the airport provides infrastructure for regional aviation operations at an elevation of 364 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

As a medium airport in Finland, Kitee experiences significant seasonal weather variations typical of the Nordic climate. Pilots should anticipate potential challenging conditions during winter months, with potential snow and low visibility affecting operations on the single 4,921-foot asphalted runway.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) is oriented in a north-south configuration, which can provide strategic alignment with regional wind patterns. Its moderate elevation of 364 feet MSL suggests a relatively flat surrounding terrain, which may offer some predictability in approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19's substantial length of 4,921 feet provides adequate operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should assess local wind conditions and consider the runway's north-south orientation when planning approaches, recognizing potential crosswind scenarios inherent to the airport's geographic location.

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

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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.