Ivalo Airport

EFIV / IVL

Ivalo, FI

Last Updated
Apr 22, 03:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
03:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
12 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFIV 220350Z AUTO 31012KT 9999 BKN035 03/M04 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 481 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,981 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ivalo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 12 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Snow, Heavy Showers Snow. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 03:00Z and 05:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Snow between 05:00Z and 08:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Heavy Showers Snow between 05:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFIV 220228Z 2203/2212 32012G22KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 2203/2205 33018G32KT TEMPO 2205/2208 35020G35KT 2000 SHSN SCT020CB PROB30 2205/2207 0800 +SHSN VV010 TEMPO 2208/2212 35020G35KT PROB40 2210/2212 2500 SHSN SCT025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR 350° 20 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Showers Snow
05:00Z PROB30
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Heavy Showers Snow
08:00Z TEMPO
+5h
VFR 350° 20 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FIV
04
22 ✈️
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
8,199 ft 148 ft ASP 47°
0.0 kt 12.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
2,625 ft 148 ft ASP 92°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFIV

9,948 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.1%
MVFR
24.6%
IFR
13%
LIFR
4.3%

Ivalo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.9%
NE
6.4%
E
2.2%
SE
2.7%
S
12.2%
SW
48.9%
W
19.2%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.6°C
Range: -36°C to 21°C
-36°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

April September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,948 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ivalo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFIV
IATA Code: IVL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 481 ft MSL

Location

City: Ivalo
Country: FI
Latitude: 68.607300°
Longitude: 27.405300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,199 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ivalo Airport

Overview

Ivalo Airport serves the northern Finnish region of Lapland, located at 68.6073°N, 27.4053°E near the municipality of Ivalo. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Arctic environment. The airport supports regional and national aviation needs in an area characterized by extreme northern latitude conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Ivalo demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 55.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 21°C, with an average temperature of -5.2°C, presenting substantial environmental challenges for aviation operations. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots.

Notable Features

Situated at 481 feet mean sea level, Ivalo Airport features two runways: 04/22 at 8,199 feet and 08/26 at 2,625 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (04/22 at 2.8 knots, 08/26 at 4.1 knots). The airport's high-latitude location ensures unique daylight and seasonal atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly VFR conditions, with Marginal VFR (MVFR) occurring in 24.3% of observations. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Low IFR conditions are less frequent at 15% and 5.1% respectively. September, December, and January historically offer the most favorable visual flying conditions, providing optimal approach and departure windows.

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
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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.