Oulu (EFOU/OUL) — Oulu, Finland
Oulu (EFOU/OUL) serves Oulu, Finland. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 47 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EFOU
- Name: Oulu
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 64.930099
- Longitude: 25.354601
- Elevation: 47 ft
- Country: Finland
- Municipality: Oulu
- IATA Code: OUL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Distance from City: 10.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 8205 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.400 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 135.450 MHz
Operation Hours
- 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: https://www.finavia.fi/en/oulu/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 70
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.00-6.00 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free for turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. Local VAT applicable on all fees.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
ESPA
- ICAO: ESPA
- Name: Kallax
- Distance (NM): 89.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EFRO
- ICAO: EFRO
- Name: Rovaniemi
- Distance (NM): 98.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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Finland Permit Requirements
- 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 non-revenue flights from ICAO contracting states do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EFOU?
- The tower frequency at Oulu is 124.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EFOU?
- Oulu offers Jet A-1.
- Does EFOU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Oulu (Finland).
- Where is EFOU located?
- Oulu (EFOU) is located in Oulu, Finland.
- What is the IATA code for EFOU?
- The IATA code for Oulu is OUL.
- How long is the runway at EFOU?
- The main runway at Oulu (12/30) measures 8205 X 197.
- Does EFOU have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Oulu has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is EFOU a port of entry?
- Yes, Oulu is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.