Kuusamo Airport

EFKS / KAO

Kuusamo, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
20:50Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFKS 042050Z AUTO 36008KT 9999 OVC008 M06/M08 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 866 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,666 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKS
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 132°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFKS

7,729 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
35.7%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
27.3%
LIFR
18.4%

Kuusamo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 35.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 45.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
1.8%
E
10.4%
SE
10.1%
S
15.9%
SW
12.9%
W
16.9%
NW
26.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -5.8°C
Range: -33°C to 21°C
-33°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,729 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuusamo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFKS
IATA Code: KAO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 866 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuusamo
Country: FI
Latitude: 65.987602°
Longitude: 29.239401°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kuusamo Airport

Overview

Kuusamo Airport serves the northeastern Finnish municipality of Kuusamo, located near the Russian border. As a medium-sized airport at 866 ft MSL, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote region characterized by challenging arctic conditions. The airport supports regional and limited commercial aviation in this sparsely populated area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kuusamo demonstrate significant variability, with instrument flight rules (IFR) prevailing 46.5% of the time. Temperature ranges from -33°C to 21°C, presenting substantial thermal challenges for aircraft operations. Wind patterns are predominantly northwestern (315°), averaging 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, requiring careful wind management during approaches.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (12/30) extends 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its high latitude location at 65.987602, 29.239401 means extended periods of darkness during winter and potential aurora visibility. The surrounding terrain likely includes boreal forest and potentially challenging terrain typical of Finland's northeastern region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 4.2 knots. Pilots should expect best visual flight conditions during September, January, and December. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of severely restricted visibility, though fog can be present 3.9% of the time.

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.