Kuopio Airport (KUO): Codes, Runways & Location
Kuopio Airport (IATA: KUO · ICAO: EFKU) is a large airport serving Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland. It lies at 63.0071° N, 27.7978° E, 323 ft (98 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kuopio Airport
Kuopio Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kuopio / Siilinjärvi in Finland. It is identified by the IATA code KUO and the ICAO code EFKU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kuopio Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 323 ft (98 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Varkaus Airport (VRK) about 93 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,800 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Kuopio Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kuopio Airport
Where is Kuopio Airport located?
Kuopio Airport is located in Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland. Its coordinates are 63.0071° N, 27.7978° E.
What is the airport code for Kuopio Airport?
Kuopio Airport has an IATA code of KUO and an ICAO code of EFKU.
How long is the runway at Kuopio Airport?
Kuopio Airport's longest runway is about 2800 m (9186 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kuopio Airport have?
Kuopio Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kuopio Airport a major airport?
Kuopio Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kuopio Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →