Kittilä Airport

EFKT / KTT

Kittilä, FI

Last Updated
Apr 22, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
10 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFKT 220150Z AUTO 31010KT 9999 FEW039 04/00 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 644 ft
FEW 3,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,544 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kittilä Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 10 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

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 EFKT 211435Z 2115/2118 27014KT 9999 FEW035 TEMPO 2115/2118 29016G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKT
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 166°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFKT

9,953 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.8%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
16.4%
LIFR
17.6%

Kittilä Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -40°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
5.3%
E
7%
SE
13.8%
S
27%
SW
14.2%
W
11.8%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.4°C
Range: -40°C to 21°C
-40°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5%

Best Months for VFR

April September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,953 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kittilä Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFKT
IATA Code: KTT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 644 ft MSL

Location

City: Kittilä
Country: FI
Latitude: 67.700996°
Longitude: 24.846800°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kittilä Airport

Overview

Kittilä Airport serves the Lapland region in northern Finland, supporting regional transportation and tourism in an arctic environment. Located at 67.7°N, the airport is strategically positioned to handle medium-sized aircraft operations in challenging northern conditions. Its elevation of 644 ft MSL reflects the relatively flat terrain of Finnish Lapland.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) occurring in 48.9% of observations and instrument conditions prevalent in 37% of cases. Temperature ranges dramatically from -40°C to 21°C, with an average of -6°C, requiring pilots to prepare for extreme cold-weather operations. The prevailing wind from the south (180°) averages 6.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 16/34 spans 8,202 feet with an asphalted surface, providing substantial landing capability for regional and charter aircraft. Wind conditions favor runway alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots. Fog occurs in 5.2% of observations, and visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

September, November, and December offer the most consistent visual flight conditions based on historical data. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, with MVFR and IFR conditions combining for approximately 36.3% of observations. The consistent southern wind pattern and long runway provide predictable approach characteristics for most aircraft types.

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.