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Regional Airport · Finland

EFSOSOT

Sodankyla Airport

Sodankyla, Finland

ICAO

EFSO

IATA

SOT

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

602 ft

Country

Finland

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at EFSO

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sodankyla Airport (EFSO / SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

EFSO is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at EFSO

Direct FBO and handler coordination at EFSO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Sodankyla Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

Jet A1 Fuel at EFSO

Fuel on record at Sodankyla Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to EFSO

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for EFSO: 67° 23′ 42″ N 26° 37′ 8″ E; elevation 602 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Sodankyla

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sodankyla.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EFSO.

Cargo Operations at EFSO

Support for freighter operations into EFSO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Sodankyla Airport

Latitude
67° 23′ 42″ N
Longitude
26° 37′ 8″ E
ICAO code
EFSO
IATA code
SOT
Municipality
Sodankyla
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 3
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SOT?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EFSO.

Submit flight inquiry for EFSO

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – EFSO

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Sodankyla Airport?

The ICAO code is EFSO and the IATA code is SOT.

Is Jet A1 available at EFSO?

Yes. Fuel on record at Sodankyla Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at EFSO?

Sodankyla Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

What time zone does EFSO operate in?

Sodankyla Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for EFSO?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EFSO.