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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.400 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 135.450 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: 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.

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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.

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

B0589/26 warning
Fuel restriction
FUEL JET A-1 AVBL AS FLW: MON-TUE 0100-1900, WED 0300-1900, THU-SAT 0100-1900, SUN 0300-1900. CTC TEL +358 40 550 0108
2026-04-08 14:55:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00
B1365/26 info
OULU TWR/APP OPR HR: MON 0130-0525 0625-0820 0950-1605 1750-2255, TUE 0130-0510 0625-0820 0950-2230, WED 0210-0525 0625-0820 0950-1610 1750-2230, THU 0210-0525 0625-0820 0950-1605 1750-2255, FRI 0130-0525 0625-1605 1750-1945 2115-2230, SAT 0210-0310 0625-0820 0950-1145 1310-1605 1750-1945 2115…
2026-08-10 00:00:00 2026-08-16 23:59:00
A3727/26 info
LASER LIGHTSHOW WILL BE CONDUCTED AT 650194N 0254626E (OULU). LASER LIGHTBEAMS MAY BE INJURIOUS TO EYES WITHIN 8324FT AMSL VERTICALLY AND 2.4NM LATERALLY OF THE LIGHT SOURCE IN SECTOR BETWEEN TRUE BEARINGS 310 DEG AND 060. FLASHBLINDNESS OR COCKPIT ILLUMINATION MAY OCCUR BEYOND THESE DISTANC…
2026-07-23 15:00:00 2026-07-24 21:15:00

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Frequently 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.