🔵 EFIV - Ivalo

Located in the heartpristine landscapes of northern Lapland, KittiläIvalo Airport is the gateway to a winter wonderland, servingserves as one of Finland's key entry points to the busiestArctic winter-season airports in Finlandwonders. ApproximatelySituated 5approximately kilometers from Kittilä town center and 359 kilometers from the LeviIvalo village and in close proximity to the popular Saariselkä ski resort, itthis isairport the perfect starting point forwelcomes travelers and pilotsaviators drawneager to experience the captivatingmesmerizing northern lights, untouchedvast wilderness,tundra expanses, and thrilling winter sportsadventures activitiesthat only this unique region offers.can offer.

KittiläIvalo Airport has a single asphalt runway capable of accommodating a variety of aircraft, ranging from small private planes to larger commercial airliners.

IATA	ICAO	Charts
KTTIVL	EFKTEFIV	Finland AIP - EFKTEFIV

ATC positions

KittiläIvalo is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. The service is combined to one Air Traffic Controller (tower-radar).

During low traffic, KittiläIvalo airport can also be operated with AFIS (Aerodrome Flight Information Service).

Pilots can identify the level of service provided from the Vatsim logon code (or by the ATC information text):

Logon code	Call sign	Frequency	Responsibilities
EFKT_R_TWREFIV_R_TWR	KITTILÄIVALO TOWER	120.150118.000	Ground movement, KittiläIvalo Control Zone & Terminal Area
EFKT_I_TWREFIV_I_TWR	KITTILÄIVALO INFORMATION	120.150118.000	Ground movement, KittiläIvalo Upper- and Lower Flight Information Zones

Ground layout

• The main apron is located next to the Control Tower eastsoutheast of the runway
  • Access the main apron via B or E
• The maingeneral aviation apron hascan recentlybe beenaccessed enlargened and the mainvia taxiway T has been extended to holding point L.C

Runways

KittiläIvalo is equipped with one runway 16/34.04/22. TheWhen preferredthe wind direction and weather conditions allows, the runway is consideredusually selected to besuit runwaythe 16traffic needs. Runway 04 is often used which allows for departuresa shorter arrival route and runwayeliminates 34the forneed arrivals.of backtracks.

Take-offs from runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting.

Currently available stands

Stand restrictions & push back procedures

• All stands on the main apron can fit airplanes up to A321/B739
• StandsIn 11B,low 13Btraffic andlevels 14BATC arewill usedassign whenstands possiblein order to eliminate the need of push back
  • These stands are often used during summer season when traffic levels are lower
  • When these stands are occupied, stands 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 can not be used
• All other stands (7 - 18) require push back for Code C aircraft and bigger.

En-route clearance

Please, do not include the SID in your flight plan route.

By default the local tower controller will give clearance to requested cruise flight level.

Departure with SID:

🎧	Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 16,22, TugpuSotit 1C2D departure, flight level 350, squawk 5542 Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 16,22, TugpuSotit 1C2D lähtöreitti, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧	Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 16,22, direct Tugpu,Ibosu, flight level 350, squawk 5542 Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15,22, lähdöstä suoraan Tugpu,Ibosu, lentopinta 350, koodaa 5542

Approach

Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.

Runway 3422 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 3422 the preferred runway duringin Low Visibility Operations.conditions.

• ILS Z or LOC Z approach is used for RNAV capable aircraft
• ILS Y or LOC Y approach is used for non-RNAV aircraft (ADF and DME required)

When approaching runway 16,04, pilots may expect to be cleared for LOCRNP approach (or RNPvisual approach.approach upon pilot request).

Arriving aircraft may be cleared for the approach already on initial contact with the local controller. Please be ready to copy any clearance and instructions.

Phraseology example:

• On initial contact with approach control, please include the following:
  • Call sign
  • Current flight level
  • Assigned flight level
  • Aircraft type (and wake turbulence category if necessary)
  • Received ATIS broadcast
  • Other restrictions given by previous controller

👨‍✈️	KittiläIvalo tower, Finnair 8LD,639, passing flight level 192, descending flight level 100, EmbraerAirbus 190,321, information L KittilänIvalon torni, Finnair 8LD,639, läpi lentopinta 192, laskeudutaan lentopinnalle 100, EmbraerAirbus 190,321, tiedotus L
🎧	Finnair 8LD,639, KittiläIvalo tower, radar contact, continue descent to 38003500 feet, QNH 1014, cleared LOC-ZRNP approach runway 16, right circuit,04, report establishedfinal onapproach localizer,course, for information next 1715 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace Finnair 8LD,639, KittilänIvalon torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 38003500 jalkaan, QNH 1014, selvä LOC-ZRNP lähestymiseen kiitotie 16, oikea kierros,04, ilmoita suuntasäteessä,loppulähestymissuunnassa, tiedoksi seuraavat 1615 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️	Continue descent to 38003500 feet, QNH 1014, cleared LOC-ZRNP approach runway 16, right circuit,04, wilco, Finnair 8LD639 Jatkan laskeutumista 38003500 jalkaan, QNH 1014, selvä LOC-ZRNP lähestymiseen kiitotie 16, oikea kierros,04, ilmoitan, Finnair 8LD639

Reduced Radar Coverage

Due to high terrain and location of the nearest SSR radar, aircraft flying at low altitudes are not visible on ATC radar screen.

ApproachingArriving aircraft for runway 16 may expect to hear "radar service terminated" prior reaching the initial approach fix. This can just be acknowledged by the pilot and it does not affect the flight crew in any way.

Departing aircraft are requested to report their passing flight level by ATC when the aircraft is visible on the radar screen and radar service is established.

Map of reduced radar coverage

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Operations in Low Visibility Conditions

Take-offs are allowed when the reported RVR is between 550 meters and 400 meters, provided that only one aircraft at a time is in the manoeuvring area.

KittiläIvalo has only ILS CAT I approach available for runway 3422 with the following minimas OCA (H):

• Category A: 844616 (200)152)
• Category B: 858627 (214)163)
• Category C: 875638 (231)174)
• Category D: 895651 (251)187)

There isare also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.