Joensuu Airport

EFJO / JOE

Joensuu, FI

Last Updated
Apr 22, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
8 kt
270°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJO 220220Z AUTO 27008KT CAVOK 04/M02 Q1005

Weather Briefing

VFR

Joensuu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 8 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFJO 212325Z 2200/2209 29007KT CAVOK BECMG 2207/2209 31015G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km
07:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 310° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJO
10
28 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,202 ft 171 ft ASP 110°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
17/35 3,937 ft 98 ft COM 181°
0.1 kt 8.0 kt
89° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJO

9,951 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.8%
MVFR
19.3%
IFR
20.3%
LIFR
15.5%

Joensuu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 35.8% 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 April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
4.9%
E
6.9%
SE
8.7%
S
28.8%
SW
10.3%
W
11.9%
NW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.4°C
Range: -30°C to 23°C
-30°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 9,951 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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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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.