Kuusamo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kuusamo, Finland. Its IATA code is KAO and its ICAO code is EFKS. The airport lies at an elevation of 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KAO
- ICAO code
- EFKS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 866 ft (264 m)
- Coordinates
- 65.9876, 29.2394
- Time zone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kuusamo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RVN Rovaniemi Airport | Rovaniemi, Finland | 165 km · 103 mi |
| KAJ Kajaani Airport | Kajaani, Finland | 203 km · 126 mi |
| KEM Kemi-Tornio Airport | Kemi / Tornio, Finland | 213 km · 132 mi |
| OUL Oulu Airport | Oulu / Oulunsalo, Finland | 214 km · 133 mi |
| KVK Kirovsk-Apatity Airport | Apatity, Russia | 252 km · 157 mi |
| KTT Kittilä International Airport | Kittilä, Finland | 270 km · 168 mi |
| IVL Ivalo Airport | Ivalo, Finland | 302 km · 188 mi |
| KUO Kuopio Airport | Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland | 339 km · 211 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KAO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,131 | 1,324 | 1,150 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,314 | 1,438 | 1,249 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,433 | 1,512 | 1,314 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,748 | 1,708 | 1,484 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,886 | 3,036 | 2,638 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,274 | 3,277 | 2,848 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,888 | 3,659 | 3,179 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,483 | 4,029 | 3,501 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,282 | 4,525 | 3,932 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,593 | 4,718 | 4,100 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,563 | 5,321 | 4,623 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,187 | 5,708 | 4,960 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,586 | 5,957 | 5,176 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,244 | 6,366 | 5,532 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,756 | 7,305 | 6,348 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,847 | 9,226 | 8,017 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.650 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 114.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kuusamo Airport?
The IATA code of Kuusamo Airport is KAO and its ICAO code is EFKS.
Where is Kuusamo Airport located?
Kuusamo Airport is in Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia Region, Finland, at 65.9876, 29.2394.
What time zone is Kuusamo Airport in?
Kuusamo Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kuusamo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kuusamo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), about 165 km (103 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.