Rovaniemi Airport

EFRO / RVN

Rovaniemi, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
16:20Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
4 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFRO 041620Z AUTO 36004KT 330V040 9999 OVC005 M04/M05 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 642 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,142 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EFRO 041638Z 0416/0515 34007KT 9999 BKN004 TEMPO 0418/0507 SCT005 BKN015 PROB40 0423/0507 5000 -SN BECMG 0507/0509 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:43Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 340° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 400 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
23:00Z PROB40
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRO
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
9,849 ft 197 ft ASP 37°
3.5 kt 2.0 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 - EFRO

7,726 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
38.4%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
17.9%
LIFR
32.4%

Rovaniemi Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 38.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 50.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.9%
NE
8.3%
E
14.9%
SE
8.4%
S
17.7%
SW
24.2%
W
8.2%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.2°C
Range: -32°C to 21°C
-32°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.8%

Best Months for VFR

September December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,726 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rovaniemi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFRO
IATA Code: RVN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 642 ft MSL

Location

City: Rovaniemi
Country: FI
Latitude: 66.564796°
Longitude: 25.830400°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,849 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rovaniemi Airport

Overview

Rovaniemi Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in northern Finland, located at 66.564796°N, 25.830400°E near the Arctic Circle. Situated at 642 feet above mean sea level, the airport handles regional and international traffic in a challenging subarctic environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Rovaniemi are highly variable, with significant instrument flight rules (IFR) and low instrument flight rules (LIFR) conditions dominating 48.8% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -32°C to 21°C, with an average of -3.7°C, presenting potential icing and cold-weather operational challenges for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (03/21) measuring 9,849 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. Prevailing southwestern winds at an average of 7.9 knots, with maximum gusts up to 24 knots, characterize the local wind environment, which can significantly impact approach and departure strategies.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.4 knots. September, December, and January represent the most consistent visual flight rules (VFR) months, though pilots should anticipate frequent instrument meteorological conditions and prepare accordingly with appropriate equipment and ratings.

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
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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.