Kuopio Airport

EFKU / KUO

Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
8 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFKU 040950Z AUTO 26008KT 9999 FEW016 BKN029 02/M01 Q0998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 323 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,923 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,223 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFKU 040832Z 0409/0509 26009KT 9999 BKN012 BECMG 0409/0412 SCT015 TEMPO 0412/0417 3000 -SN BKN008 BECMG 0417/0419 33010KT BKN008 TEMPO 0419/0507 BKN013 BECMG 0507/0509 FEW015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Snow
17:00Z BECMG
+8h
IFR 330° 10 kt
Ceiling: 800 ft
19:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,300 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKU
06
24 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
4,921 ft 148 ft ASP 67°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
15/33 9,186 ft 197 ft ASP 157°
1.8 kt 7.8 kt
103° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFKU

7,735 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36.9%
MVFR
20.6%
IFR
28.3%
LIFR
14.2%

Kuopio Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 42.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
3.7%
E
8%
SE
13.4%
S
23.5%
SW
11.1%
W
14.8%
NW
17.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.2°C
Range: -29°C to 23°C
-29°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,735 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuopio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFKU
IATA Code: KUO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 323 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuopio / Siilinjärvi
Country: FI
Latitude: 63.007099°
Longitude: 27.797800°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kuopio Airport

Overview

Kuopio Airport serves the central Finnish region, strategically located in the Siilinjärvi municipality near Kuopio. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it supports regional and commercial aviation operations in Eastern Finland, positioned at an elevation of 323 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kuopio demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) present 36.9% of the time and instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) accounting for approximately 40% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -25°C to 23°C, with an average of 1°C, indicating challenging winter operational conditions that pilots must carefully prepare for.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (06/24 and 15/33) with substantial lengths of 4,921 and 9,186 feet respectively. Winds predominantly originate from the south at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 7.8 knots and occasional gusts up to 28 knots, which pilots should anticipate during approach and landing phases.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively modest average crosswind components of 5.7 knots for runway 06/24 and 4.2 knots for runway 15/33. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility, suggesting generally good approach conditions throughout the year.

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.