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Rovaniemi Airport (Finnish: Rovaniemen lentoasema) (IATA: RVN, ICAO: EFRO) is the third busiest airport in Finland,located in Rovaniemi, Finland, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Rovaniemi city centre. The Arctic Circle crosses the runway closer to its northern end.
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Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemen lentoasema
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| Summary |
| Airport type |
Public / Military |
| Operator |
Finavia |
| Serves |
Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Elevation AMSL |
642 ft / 196 m |
| Coordinates |
66°33′42″N
025°49′51″E |
| Website |
finavia.fi |
| Map |
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| Runways |
| Direction |
Length |
Surface |
| m |
ft |
| 03/21 |
3,002 |
9,849 |
Asphalt |
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| Statistics (2017) |
| Passengers |
579,470 |
| Passenger change 16–17 |
+ 18.8% |
| Landings |
2,270 |
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Source: AIP Finland
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History
The airport was built in 1940 with two grass-surfaced runways. During the Continuation War it served as an airbase and supply center for German Luftwaffe.
Facilities
In 2017, the airport served about 580,000 passengers. The main season of charter traffic from Great Britain and many other European countries lasts from the end of November until the middle of January annually. Russians arrive in January because they celebrate Christmas later.
In addition to civil traffic the runway is also used by F-18 fighter interceptors of Lapin lennosto (Lapland Air Command). The Rovaniemen vartiolentue (Air unit of the Frontier guard of Lapland) is also located nearby.
General aviation operators and private pilot owners are served by the provision of a dedicated fully enclosed and heated hangar with a curved snow-shedding roof located near to the terminal complex.
Rovaniemi Airport is one of three airports in Finland that has jet bridges (the other two being Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and Oulu Airport). The airport is managed by Finavia. It is connected to the Rovaniemi city centre by an airport taxi and there are also multiple bus connections around Lapland, including to major winter sports centers.
Rovaniemi Airport is the third-busiest airport in Finland after Helsinki and Oulu airports. Santa Claus Village and Santa Park are situated within 2–3 kilometres (1.2–1.9 mi). The airport is located approximately 8–9 kilometres (5.0–5.6 mi) away from Rovaniemi City centre, meaning that it is not far away from many restaurants and hotels. The busiest time for the airport is in the Christmas season, when many people go on Santa Flights.
Airlines and destinations
Winter Solstice 2004 at Rovaniemi Airport, Arctic Circle
| Destinations |
| Aer Lingus |
Seasonal charter: Dublin |
| Brussels Airlines |
Seasonal charter: Brussels |
| easyJet |
Seasonal: London–Gatwick |
| Edelweiss Air |
Seasonal charter: Zürich |
| Finnair |
Helsinki |
| Neos |
Seasonal: Milan–Malpensa |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle |
Helsinki
Seasonal: London–Gatwick |
| Israir |
Seasonal: Tel Aviv–Ben Gurion |
| Thomas Cook Airlines |
Seasonal: Belfast–International, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, London–Gatwick, East Midlands, Newcastle, Glasgow |
| TUI Airways |
Seasonal: Birmingham, Glasgow, London–Gatwick, Manchester |
| Turkish Airlines |
Seasonal: Istanbul–Arnavutköy (begins 5 December 2019) |
Statistics
A Norwegian Air Shuttle 737-8JP aircraft at a snowy Rovaniemi Airport
Annual passenger statistics for Rovaniemi Airport
| 2018 |
512,033 |
+ 12.4 |
132 111 |
+ 6.6 |
644,144 |
+ 11.2 |
| 2017 |
455,589 |
+ 14.5 |
123,881 |
+ 37.6 |
579,470 |
+ 18.8 |
| 2016 |
397,799 |
- 1.7 |
90,058 |
+ 22.3 |
487,857 |
+ 2.0 |
| 2015 |
404,712 |
+ 7.6 |
73,635 |
+ 7.7 |
478,347 |
+ 7.6 |
| 2014 |
376,183 |
+ 3.4 |
68,378 |
+ 7.3 |
444,561 |
+ 4.0 |
| 2013 |
363,670 |
+ 5.2 |
63,697 |
+ 9.6 |
427,367 |
+ 5.8 |
| 2012 |
345,763 |
+ 4.8 |
58,129 |
- 13.0 |
403,892 |
+ 1.8 |
| 2011 |
329,990 |
+ 33.9 |
66,835 |
+ 5.7 |
396,825 |
+ 28.1 |
| 2010 |
246,464 |
+ 0.2 |
63,244 |
- 0.6 |
309,708 |
0.0 |
| 2009 |
245,963 |
- 20.4 |
63,642 |
- 30.6 |
309,605 |
- 22.7 |
| 2008 |
308,870 |
- 11.3 |
91,697 |
- 9.8 |
400 567 |
- 11.0 |
| 2007 |
348,275 |
+ 5.2 |
101,661 |
+ 0.3 |
449,936 |
+ 4.1 |
| 2006 |
330,910 |
+ 12.1 |
101,372 |
+ 13.5 |
432,282 |
+ 12.4 |
| 2005 |
295,205 |
+ 2.1 |
89,317 |
- 15.3 |
384,522 |
- 2.5 |
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| General Info
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| Country |
Finland
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| ICAO ID |
EFRO
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| Time |
UTC+2(+3DT)
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| Latitude |
66.564822
66° 33' 53.36" N
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| Longitude |
25.830411
025° 49' 49.48" E
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| Elevation |
642 feet
196 meters
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| Type |
Joint (Civil and Military)
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| Magnetic Variation |
009° E (01/06)
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| Operating Agency |
MILITARY - CIVIL JOINT USE AIRPORT
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| International Clearance Status |
Airport of Entry
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| Communications
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| TWR |
118.7
119.7
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PMSV METRO
Opr 0300-1900Z.
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125.1
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GND
Opr HO. Call DELIVERY
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118.525
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| ATIS |
117.7
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APP
Opr 0600-1400Z Mon-Fri, OT HO.
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125.8
129.9
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| Runways
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| ID |
Dimensions |
Surface |
PCN |
ILS
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| 03/21 |
9849 x 197 feet
3002 x 60 meters |
ASPHALT |
105FAWT |
YES
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| Navaids
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ID |
Name |
Channel |
Freq |
Distance From Field |
Bearing From Navaid
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| VOR-DME |
ROI |
ROVANI |
124X |
117.7 |
At Field |
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| NDB |
TOR |
TORAMO |
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416 |
5.6 NM |
207.7
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| Supplies/Equipment
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| Fuel |
Jet A1, without icing nhibitor.
100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (BLUE)
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| Other Fluids |
DE-ICE, Anti-icing/De-icing/Defrosting Fluid (MIL A 8243)
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| Remarks
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| FLUID |
De-Ice
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| FUEL |
Avbl 0400-0800Z++, 1600-1800Z++ Mon-Fri, 1230-1630Z++ Sat, 1100-1400Z++ Sun, OT 1 hr PN. (NC-100LL, A1)
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| MISC |
Ldg fees.
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