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Rovaniemi Airport

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.

Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemen lentoasema
Rovaniemi Airport March 6 2009 01.jpg
  • IATA: RVN
  • ICAO: EFRO
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
RVN is located in Finland

RVN
Location within Finland
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
03/21 3,002 9,849 Asphalt
Statistics (2017)
Passengers 579,470
Passenger change 16–17 + 18.8%
Landings 2,270
Source: AIP Finland

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

Airlines 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
Year Domestic
passengers
% change International
passengers
% change Total
passengers
% change
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
Country Finland
ICAO ID EFRO
Time UTC+2(+3DT)
Latitude 66.564822
66° 33' 53.36" N
Longitude 25.830411
025° 49' 49.48" E
Elevation 642 feet
196 meters
Type Joint (Civil and Military)
Magnetic Variation 009° E (01/06)
Operating Agency MILITARY - CIVIL JOINT USE AIRPORT
International Clearance Status Airport of Entry


Communications
TWR 118.7
119.7
PMSV METRO
Opr 0300-1900Z.
125.1
GND
Opr HO. Call DELIVERY
118.525
ATIS 117.7
APP
Opr 0600-1400Z Mon-Fri, OT HO.
125.8
129.9


Runways
ID Dimensions Surface PCN ILS
03/21 9849 x 197 feet
3002 x 60 meters
ASPHALT 105FAWT YES


Navaids
Type ID Name Channel Freq Distance From Field Bearing From Navaid
VOR-DME ROI ROVANI 124X 117.7 At Field -
NDB TOR TORAMO - 416 5.6 NM 207.7


Supplies/Equipment
Fuel Jet A1, without icing nhibitor.

100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (BLUE)
Other Fluids DE-ICE, Anti-icing/De-icing/Defrosting Fluid (MIL A 8243)


Remarks
FLUID De-Ice
FUEL Avbl 0400-0800Z++, 1600-1800Z++ Mon-Fri, 1230-1630Z++ Sat, 1100-1400Z++ Sun, OT 1 hr PN. (NC-100LL, A1)
MISC Ldg fees.


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