🔵 EFKT - Kittilä
Located in the heart of Lapland, Kittilä Airport is the gateway to a winter wonderland, serving as one of the busiest winter-season airports in Finland. Approximately 5 kilometers from Kittilä town center and 35 kilometers from the Levi ski resort, it is the perfect starting point for travelers and pilots drawn to the captivating northern lights, untouched wilderness, and winter sports activities this region offers.
Kittilä 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KTT | EFKT | Finland AIP - EFKT |
ATC positions
Kittilä 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, Kittilä 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_TWR | KITTILÄ TOWER | 120.150 | Ground movement, Kittilä Control Zone & Terminal Area |
| EFKT_I_TWR | KITTILÄ INFORMATION | 120.150 | Ground movement, Kittilä Upper- and Lower Flight Information Zones |
Ground layout
- The main apron is located next to the Control Tower north of the runway
- The main apron has recently been enlargened and the main taxiway T has been extended to holding point L.
Runways
Kittilä is equipped with one runway 16/34. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 15 for departures and runway 33 for arrivals.
Take-offs from runway intersections can be performed upon the pilot's request the traffic situation permitting
Currently available stands
Stand restrictions
- Stands 1, 2, 3 and 4 can fit up to Code C aeroplanes. Use caution when moving on the apron, especially if the other stand is blocked
- There are two additional unmarked parking stands A and B that can fit Code E aeroplanes. These stands shall not be used for smaller aeroplanes
When stand A is in use, the main taxiway between B and C cannot be used. Additionally stand 4 shall be empty.
When stand B is in use, stands 3 and 4 shall be empty.
Code E aeroplanes
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 15, Astux 3C departure, flight level 230, squawk 5542 Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15, Astux 3C lähtöreitti, lentopinta 230, koodaa 5542 |
Departure with direct route:
| 🎧 | Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 15, direct Astux, flight level 100, expect radar climb, squawk 5542 Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15, lähdöstä suoraan Astux, lentopinta 100, odota tutka nousua, koodaa 5542 |
Approach
Please, do not include the STAR in your flight plan route.
Runway 33 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 33 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.
- ILS Z approach is used for RNAV capable aircraft
- ILS Y approach is used for non-RNAV aircraft (based on VOR navigation)
When approaching runway 15, pilots may expect to be cleared for RNP approach.
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
| 👨✈️ | Kuopio tower, Finnair 42T, flight level 190, when ready descending flight level 100, ATR 72, information L Kuopion torni, Finnair 42T, lentopinta 190, kun valmis laskeudutaan lentopinnalle 100, ATR 72, tiedotus L |
| 🎧 | Finnair 42T, Kuopio tower, radar contact, when ready descent to 2700 feet, QNH 998, via Giluv cleared ILS-Z approach runway 33, report established on localizer, for information next 20 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace Finnair 42T, Kuopion torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 2700 jalkaan, QNH 998, Giluvin kautta selvä ILS-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 33, ilmoita suuntasäteessä, tiedoksi seuraavat 20 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa |
| 👨✈️ | Continue descent to 2700 feet, QNH 998, via Giluv cleared ILS-Z approach runway 33, wilco, Finnair 42T Jatkan laskeutumista 2700 jalkaan, QNH 998, Giluvin kautta selvä ILS-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 33, ilmoitan, Finnair 42T |
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.
Kuopio has only ILS CAT 1 approach available for runway 33 with the following minimas OCA (H):
- Category A: 469 (153)
- Category B: 479 (163)
- Category C: 491 (175)
- Category D: 503 (187)
There is also LPV approaches available for both runways (Lateral Precision with Vertical Guidance Approach). See the RNP approach charts for more information.