Kuusamo Airport

EFKS / KAO

Kuusamo, FI

Last Updated
Jan 17, 18:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:20Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
9kt
210°
4.6 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFKS 171820Z AUTO 21009KT 4600 -SN OVC008 M02/M03 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFKS 171737Z 1718/1724 22008KT 8000 -SN BKN008 TEMPO 1718/1724 2500 -FZDZ BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:41Z BASE
+0h
IFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKS
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 132°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 9.0kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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About Kuusamo Airport

Kuusamo Airport (EFKS/KAO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kuusamo, FI. The facility operates at an elevation of 866 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (12/30) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.