Kuopio Airport is a large airport serving Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland. Its IATA code is KUO and its ICAO code is EFKU. The airport lies at an elevation of 323 ft (98 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KUO
- ICAO code
- EFKU
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 323 ft (98 m)
- Coordinates
- 63.0071, 27.7978
- Time zone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kuopio Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JOE Joensuu Airport | Joensuu, Finland | 100 km · 62 mi |
| JYV Jyväskylä Airport | Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta, Finland | 127 km · 79 mi |
| SVL Savonlinna Airport | Savonlinna, Finland | 132 km · 82 mi |
| KAJ Kajaani Airport | Kajaani, Finland | 142 km · 88 mi |
| LPP Lappeenranta Airport | Lappeenranta, Finland | 219 km · 136 mi |
| OUL Oulu Airport | Oulu / Oulunsalo, Finland | 245 km · 152 mi |
| HEL Helsinki Vantaa Airport | Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland | 334 km · 208 mi |
| KAO Kuusamo Airport | Kuusamo, Finland | 339 km · 211 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KUO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,849 | 1,149 | 999 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,101 | 1,306 | 1,135 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,183 | 1,356 | 1,179 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,417 | 1,502 | 1,305 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,662 | 2,897 | 2,517 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,192 | 3,226 | 2,803 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,058 | 3,764 | 3,271 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,589 | 4,094 | 3,558 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,526 | 4,676 | 4,063 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,725 | 4,800 | 4,171 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,825 | 5,483 | 4,765 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,182 | 5,705 | 4,958 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,755 | 6,061 | 5,267 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,913 | 6,160 | 5,352 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,561 | 7,184 | 6,242 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,990 | 9,314 | 8,094 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 130.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.775 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.150 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kuopio Airport?
The IATA code of Kuopio Airport is KUO and its ICAO code is EFKU.
Where is Kuopio Airport located?
Kuopio Airport is in Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Northern Savonia Region, Finland, at 63.0071, 27.7978.
What time zone is Kuopio Airport in?
Kuopio 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 Kuopio Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kuopio Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Joensuu Airport (JOE), about 100 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.