3/ 4 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Review: Kemi–Tornio Airport A nice, clean, and cozy airport that feels warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive.”
Veera Zukova5★ on Google
Airports / Finland / KEM
Medium airport · KEM
Kemi-Tornio Airport.
Kemi / Tornio, Finland · 61 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
133 ratings
0
Operators based
61
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kemi / Tornio, FinlandELEV 61 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
133
Google reviews
ratings on Google
61
Field elevation
feet above sea level
54
Nearest alternate
nm to OUL
Field standing
54 nm
To the nearest alternate
Oulu Airport (OUL).
Overview
Kemi-Tornio Airport (EFKE / KEM) sits in Kemi / Tornio, Finland, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 61 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KEM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Oulu Airport (OUL, 54 nm), Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, 56 nm), and Luleå Airport (LLA, 62 nm). The field has a single 8,212-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KEM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KEM to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Easy in & out
“The atmosphere is calm, the facilities are tidy, and the overall experience is smooth and pleasant.”
Veera Zukova5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
EFKE
IATA
KEM
FAA / Local
EFKE
Elevation
61 ft
Coordinates
65.7787° N · 24.5821° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Finland fields
state range 17–1,005 ft
At 61 ft, KEM sits lower than 84% of the 31 Finland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,212 ft
- 18/368,212 ft × 157 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,212 ft
KEM's 8,212 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 54nmOULOulu AirportOulu / Oulunsalo
- 56nmRVNRovaniemi AirportRovaniemi
- 62nmLLALuleå AirportLuleå
- 104nmYLIYlivieska AirfieldYlivieska
- 109nmSOTSodankyla AirportSodankyla
- 112nmSFTSkellefteå AirportSkellefteå
Location
Open the full mapEFKE · Kemi-Tornio Airport · Kemi / Tornio, Finland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KEM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,181 nm | 7h 48m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,255 nm | 7h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,401 nm | 8h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,576 nm | 8h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,629 nm | 8h 50m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,839 nm | 9h 20m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,921 nm | 9h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,922 nm | 9h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KEM?
- Kemi-Tornio Airport's longest paved runway is 8,212 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KEM?
- Kemi-Tornio Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,212 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KEM?
- The closest alternate is Oulu Airport (OUL), about 54 nm away, followed by Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KEM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 48m (3,181 nm), Boston about 7h 58m (3,255 nm), New York about 8h 19m (3,401 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.