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Kuopio Airport (EFKU/KUO) — Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland

At a glance

Tower: 120.15
Runways: 06/24, 15/33
Elevation: 323 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Aug 25

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EFKU
Name: Kuopio Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 63.007099
Longitude: 27.7978
Elevation: 323 ft
Country: Finland
Municipality: Kuopio / Siilinjärvi
IATA Code: KUO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 1500x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 2800x60m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 120.150 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 130.600 MHz
ATIS: 128.775 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: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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

B2041/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

DEER WI AD AREA

2026-10-26 13:30 UTC 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC

V0765/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNP RWY 33 CHG MINIMA LPV DA* CAT A 624/750M 307 (300-800M), CAT B 636/750M 319 (400-800M), CAT C 645/800M 328 (400-800M), CAT D 655/800M 338 (400-800M), CHG * ALS INOP NOTE TO: WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE CAT AB RVR/VIS TO 1400M; CAT CD …

2026-09-16 18:10 UTC 2027-04-15 23:59 UTC

V0764/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNP RWY 15 CHG MINIMA LPV DA* CAT B 581/900M 274 (300-900M), CAT C 589/900M 282 (300-900M), CAT D 599/900M 292 (300-900M).

2026-09-16 18:08 UTC 2027-04-15 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

EFLL Lapinlahti Airfield 25 NM EFRA Rautavaara Airfield 27 NM EFII Iisalmi Airport 42 NM EFPK Pieksämäki Airfield 50 NM EFVR Varkaus Airport 50 NM EFRV Kiuruvesi Airfield 53 NM EFJO Joensuu Airport 54 NM EFVI Viitasaari Airfield 54 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EFKU?: The tower frequency at Kuopio Airport is 120.15 MHz.
Does EFKU 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 EFKU located?: Kuopio Airport (EFKU) is located in Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland.
What is the IATA code for EFKU?: The IATA code for Kuopio Airport is KUO.
How long is the runway at EFKU?: The main runway at Kuopio Airport (06/24) measures 1500x45m.

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