Oulu Airport

EFOU / OUL

Oulu / Oulunsalo, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:50Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
17:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
9 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFOU 041750Z AUTO 34009KT 9999 -SHSN OVC015 M02/M03 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 47 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,547 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFOU 041723Z 0418/0518 34010KT 9999 SCT005 BKN015 TEMPO 0418/0423 4000 -SN BKN004 PROB40 0423/0503 BKN007 PROB40 0503/0509 1200 BR BKN002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
23:00Z PROB40
+5h
IFR
Ceiling: 700 ft
03:00Z PROB40
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOU
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,205 ft 197 ft ASP 121°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFOU

7,728 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.5%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
18%
LIFR
16.2%

Oulu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
2.8%
E
8%
SE
21.7%
S
29.1%
SW
10.4%
W
9.4%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.2°C
Range: -28°C to 24°C
-28°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,728 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oulu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFOU
IATA Code: OUL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Oulu / Oulunsalo
Country: FI
Latitude: 64.930099°
Longitude: 25.354601°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,205 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oulu Airport

Overview

Oulu Airport serves the northern Finnish city of Oulu, situated at 64.930099°N, 25.354601°E with an elevation of 47 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and commercial aviation in the Ostrobothnia region, providing critical transportation infrastructure for an area characterized by challenging northern European climate conditions.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect highly variable visual flight conditions, with VFR prevailing 48.4% of the time, while MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions collectively represent over 50% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 24°C, with an average of -0.1°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that require careful preflight planning and equipment considerations.

Notable Features

The single runway 12/30 spans 8,205 feet of asphalt surface and experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, and rare calm conditions (0.2% of observations). Visibility consistently remains high, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (3.9%).

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 presents manageable crosswind conditions, with an average crosswind of just 4.1 knots. September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes typical of the northern Finnish climate and maintain thorough meteorological briefings.

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.