Kuusamo Airport
Kuusamo · FinlandICAO EFKS
Kuusamo Airport (KAO) is an airport serving Kuusamo, Finland, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 65° 59' 15.4" N, 29° 14' 21.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Helsinki (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KAO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEL | Helsinki, Finland | 415 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 170 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KAO
1 active airline serving Kuusamo Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kuusamo Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajaani Airport | KAJ | Kajaani | Finland | 203 km |
| Joensuu Airport | JOE | Joensuu | Finland | 371 km |
| Rovaniemi Airport | RVN | Rovaniemi | Finland | 166 km |
| Savonlinna Airport | SVL | Savonlinna | Finland | 451 km |
| Kirkenes Airport (Høybuktmoen) | KKN | Kirkenes | Norway | 418 km |
| Kuopio Airport | KUO | Kuopio | Finland | 339 km |
| Ivalo Airport | IVL | Ivalo | Finland | 303 km |
| Vadsø Airport | VDS | Vadsø | Norway | 456 km |
Other Airports in Finland
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 65° 59' 15.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 29° 14' 21.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 65.987602
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 29.239401
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 11:57 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 866 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 264 m
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