Airport code
KAO — Kuusamo Airport
KAO is the IATA code for Kuusamo Airport, an airport serving Kuusamo, Finland. Its ICAO code is EFKS, and it operates in the Europe/Helsinki time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 65.9876, 29.2394 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 866 ft (264 m).
Overview
About Kuusamo Airport
Kuusamo Airport is an airport in Kuusamo, Finland. It is located 6 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Kuusamo's town centre.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KAO |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EFKS |
| Airport name | Kuusamo Airport |
| City | Kuusamo |
| Country | Finland |
| Time zone | Europe/Helsinki (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 65.9876 |
| Longitude | 29.2394 |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kuusamo Airport?
The IATA code for Kuusamo Airport is KAO.
What is the ICAO code for Kuusamo Airport?
The ICAO code for Kuusamo Airport is EFKS.
Where is KAO airport located?
Kuusamo Airport (KAO) is located in Kuusamo, Finland.
What time zone is KAO in?
Kuusamo Airport operates in the Europe/Helsinki time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to KAO?
The nearest airport to Kuusamo Airport (KAO) is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in Rovaniemi, about 165 km away.
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