Regional airport · Kuusamo, Finland
Kuusamo
- Elevation
- 866 ft
- Coordinates
- 65°59′N 29°14′E
- Local time
- Europe/Helsinki
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
EFKS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kuusamo (EFKS/KAO) has one runway, 12/30, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EFKS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Helsinki
Country
Finland
FI
Municipality
Kuusamo
Elevation
866 ft
Position
65.9876, 29.2394
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · EFKS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EFKS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kuusamo (EFKS / KAO) in Kuusamo, Finland, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EFKS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EFKS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Finland
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Finland. Applicable permit lead times for Finland are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Finland are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at EFKS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EFKS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EFKS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EFKS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EFKS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EFKS: 65° 59′ 15″ N 29° 14′ 22″ E; elevation 866 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kuusamo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kuusamo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EFKS.
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Cargo Operations at EFKS
Support for freighter operations into EFKS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EFKS sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into EFKS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kuusamo — one desk for the whole trip.