What fuel is available at EFKS?

Kuusamo Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does EFKS require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Kuusamo Airport (Finland).

Where is EFKS located?

Kuusamo Airport (EFKS) is located in Kuusamo, Finland.

What is the IATA code for EFKS?

The IATA code for Kuusamo Airport is KAO.

How long is the runway at EFKS?

The main runway at Kuusamo Airport (12/30) measures 2500x45m.

Does EFKS have an ILS approach?

Yes, Kuusamo Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.

Is EFKS a port of entry?

Yes, Kuusamo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Kuusamo Airport (EFKS/KAO) — Kuusamo, Finland

Kuusamo Airport (EFKS/KAO) serves Kuusamo, Finland. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 866 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EFKS
Name: Kuusamo Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 65.987602
Longitude: 29.239401
Elevation: 866 ft
Country: Finland
Municipality: Kuusamo
IATA Code: KAO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 2500x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 118.650 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 114.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 2.50-6.00 per tonne MTOW (Finavia schedule)
Parking Fee: EUR 1.00-3.00 per tonne per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Kuusamo Airport. Finnish Lapland. Ruka ski resort gateway. Strong winter seasonal demand.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Neste supply. Seasonal availability variation. Advance notice off-season.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Border control for seasonal charter traffic. Near Russian border. Frontex cooperation.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Runway 12/30, 2500m. Arctic conditions. Extreme cold (-30C possible). De-icing essential. Near Russian border.

Airport Services

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Finland Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required for ICAO contracting states under Chicago Convention Article 5
Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight

Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights from ICAO contracting states do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

B1322/26 info

KUUSAMO TWR/APP OPR HR: JUL 08 CLSD, JUL 09 0650-0815, JUL 10 1045-1210, JUL 11 0935-1100 1405-1530, JUL 12 0505-0630, JUL 13 0650-0815, JUL 14-15 CLSD, JUL 16 0650-0815, JUL 17 1045-1210, JUL 18 0935-1100 1405-1530, JUL 19 0505-0630, JUL 20 0650-0815, JUL 21 0940-1105, JUL 22 CLSD, J…

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Nearby Airports

ULPK Kalevala Airport 66 NM EFSU Suomussalmi Airfield 71 NM EFKI Kajaani Airport 109 NM EFKH Kuhmo Airfield 113 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at EFKS?: Kuusamo Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does EFKS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kuusamo Airport (Finland).
Where is EFKS located?: Kuusamo Airport (EFKS) is located in Kuusamo, Finland.
What is the IATA code for EFKS?: The IATA code for Kuusamo Airport is KAO.
How long is the runway at EFKS?: The main runway at Kuusamo Airport (12/30) measures 2500x45m.
Does EFKS have an ILS approach?: Yes, Kuusamo Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is EFKS a port of entry?: Yes, Kuusamo Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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