5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“I also appreciated the fact that Oulu Airport has a number of amenities, including a restaurant, a cafe, and a shop.”
Steve T.5★ on Google
Airports / Finland / OUL
Large airport · OUL
Oulu Airport.
Oulu / Oulunsalo, Finland · 47 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
797 ratings
0
Operators based
47
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Oulu / Oulunsalo, FinlandELEV 47 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
797
Google reviews
ratings on Google
47
Field elevation
feet above sea level
54
Nearest alternate
nm to KEM
Field standing
#10 / 30
Finland airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 797 Google ratings , ranked against 30 rated Finland fields.
54 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM).
Overview
Oulu Airport (EFOU / OUL) sits in Oulu / Oulunsalo, Finland, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 47 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 OUL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM, 54 nm), Ylivieska Airfield (YLI, 55 nm), and Kajaani Airport (KAJ, 72 nm). With a single 8,205-foot paved runway, OUL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from OUL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Oulu / Oulunsalo.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Oulu Airport is a great example of how a small airport can deliver a smooth and pleasant travel experience.”
Ismail Faseeh5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are friendly and helpful, adding a nice personal touch to the journey.”
Ismail Faseeh5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Oulu Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
EFOU
IATA
OUL
FAA / Local
EFOU
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
64.9301° N · 25.3546° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Finland fields
state range 17–1,005 ft
At 47 ft, OUL sits lower than 87% of the 31 Finland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,205 ft
- 12/308,205 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,205 ft
OUL's 8,205 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.
- 54nmKEMKemi-Tornio AirportKemi / Tornio
- 55nmYLIYlivieska AirfieldYlivieska
- 72nmKAJKajaani AirportKajaani
- 89nmLLALuleå AirportLuleå
- 93nmKOKKokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKokkola / Kruunupyy
- 99nmRVNRovaniemi AirportRovaniemi
Location
Open the full mapEFOU · Oulu Airport · Oulu / Oulunsalo, Finland
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OUL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,233 nm | 7h 55m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,294 nm | 8h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,441 nm | 8h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,617 nm | 8h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,676 nm | 8h 57m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,893 nm | 9h 27m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,967 nm | 9h 38m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,974 nm | 9h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OUL?
- Oulu Airport's longest paved runway is 8,205 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 OUL?
- Oulu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,205 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OUL?
- The closest alternate is Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM), about 54 nm away, followed by Ylivieska Airfield (YLI) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OUL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 7h 55m (3,233 nm), Boston about 8h 4m (3,294 nm), New York about 8h 24m (3,441 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.