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Kuusamo Airport (EFKS/KAO) — Kuusamo, Finland

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Runways
12/30
Elevation
866 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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
  • APIS 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

B2062/26
caution
Apron restriction
TOLOTRACK NOT IN USE
2026-11-05 06:00 UTC 2027-03-31 06:00 UTC
V0761/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNP RWY 30 CHG MINIMA LPV DA* CAT A 1180/1000M 314 (400-1000M), CAT B 1192/1100M 326 (400-1100M), CAT C 1200/1100M 334 (400/1100M), CAT D 1210/1200 344 (400-1200M), CHG * ALS INOP NOTE TO: WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE CAT A RVR/VIS TO 1400…
2026-09-16 17:55 UTC 2027-04-15 23:59 UTC
V0760/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNP RWY 12 CHG MINIMA LPV DA* CAT A 1146/750M 279 (300-800M), CAT B 1158/750M 291 (300-800M), CAT C 1166/750M 299 (300-800M), CAT D 1176/750M 309 (400-800M), CHG *ALS INOP NOTE TO: WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE CAT A RVR/VIS TO 1300M; CAT B…
2026-09-16 17:51 UTC 2027-04-15 23:59 UTC

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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?
It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights from ICAO contracting states do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for 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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