Airports / Finland / KAO
Kuusamo Airport.
Kuusamo, Finland · 866 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
866
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
89 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
Overview
Kuusamo Airport, listed as EFKS / KAO, is a mid-sized airport in Kuusamo, Finland. The airport sits 866 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KAO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, 89 nm), Sodankyla Airport (SOT, 105 nm), and Kajaani Airport (KAJ, 109 nm). With a single 8,202-foot paved runway, KAO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KAO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kuusamo.
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Field capability
ICAO
EFKS
IATA
KAO
FAA / Local
EFKS
Elevation
866 ft
Coordinates
65.9876° N · 29.2394° 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 866 ft, KAO sits higher than 94% of the 31 Finland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 12/308,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
KAO's 8,202 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.
- 89nmRVNRovaniemi AirportRovaniemi
- 105nmSOTSodankyla AirportSodankyla
- 109nmKAJKajaani AirportKajaani
- 115nmKEMKemi-Tornio AirportKemi / Tornio
- 116nmOULOulu AirportOulu / Oulunsalo
- 146nmKTTKittilä International AirportKittilä
Location
Open the full mapEFKS · Kuusamo Airport · Kuusamo, Finland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KAO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,172 nm | 7h 47m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,351 nm | 8h 12m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,496 nm | 8h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,669 nm | 8h 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,709 nm | 9h 2m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,871 nm | 9h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,972 nm | 9h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,007 nm | 9h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KAO?
- Kuusamo Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 KAO?
- Kuusamo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KAO?
- The closest alternate is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), about 89 nm away, followed by Sodankyla Airport (SOT) at 105 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KAO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 47m (3,172 nm), Boston about 8h 12m (3,351 nm), New York about 8h 32m (3,496 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.