Kuusamo Airport (KAO): Codes, Runways & Location
Kuusamo Airport (IATA: KAO · ICAO: EFKS) is a medium-sized airport serving Kuusamo, Finland. It lies at 65.9876° N, 29.2394° E, 866 ft (264 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kuusamo Airport
Kuusamo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kuusamo in Finland. It is identified by the IATA code KAO and the ICAO code EFKS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kuusamo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 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 866 ft (264 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) about 165 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Kuusamo Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kuusamo Airport
Where is Kuusamo Airport located?
Kuusamo Airport is located in Kuusamo, Finland. Its coordinates are 65.9876° N, 29.2394° E.
What is the airport code for Kuusamo Airport?
Kuusamo Airport has an IATA code of KAO and an ICAO code of EFKS.
How long is the runway at Kuusamo Airport?
Kuusamo Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kuusamo Airport have?
Kuusamo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kuusamo Airport a major airport?
Kuusamo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Kuusamo Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →