Joensuu Airport

EFJO / JOE

Joensuu, FI

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
08:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
5 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJO 060820Z AUTO 17005KT 9999 FEW004 M04/M05 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 398 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
798 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFJO 060824Z 0609/0618 17005KT 9999 FEW004 PROB30 TEMPO 0609/0610 6000 BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 400 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJO
10
28
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,202 ft 171 ft ASP 110°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,937 ft 98 ft COM 181°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJO

7,825 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36.7%
MVFR
21.2%
IFR
24.2%
LIFR
17.9%

Joensuu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 42.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
3.4%
E
7.4%
SE
9.7%
S
26.9%
SW
9.4%
W
12.6%
NW
18.5%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.7°C
Range: -30°C to 23°C
-30°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,825 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Joensuu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFJO
IATA Code: JOE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 398 ft MSL

Location

City: Joensuu
Country: FI
Latitude: 62.658815°
Longitude: 29.619398°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 171 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No

About Joensuu Airport

Overview

Joensuu Airport serves the North Karelia region in eastern Finland, positioned at 62.658815N, 29.619398E with an elevation of 398 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports various flight operations in this northern geographical context.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate variable flight rules, with 34.3% VFR, 23% MVFR, 24.4% IFR, and 18.3% LIFR conditions throughout the year. Temperature ranges dramatically from -26°C to 23°C, with an average of 0.5°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that can impact aircraft performance and flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 8202ft asphalted runway (10/28) and a secondary 3937ft compacted runway (17/35). Prevailing winds are from the south (180°) at an average of 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots, and rare calm conditions (0.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 10/28 experiencing an average 4.9-knot crosswind and Runway 17/35 experiencing a 3.8-knot crosswind. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (3.7%), making September, October, and January the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

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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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.