🔵 EFKT - Kittilä

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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 northeast 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 16 for departures and runway 34 for arrivals.

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
• Stands 11B, 13B and 14B are used when possible 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 15,16, AstuxTugpu 3C1C departure, flight level 230,350, squawk 5542 Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15,16, AstuxTugpu 3C1C lähtöreitti, lentopinta 230,350, koodaa 5542

Departure with direct route:

🎧	Fastair 312, cleared to Helsinki, runway 15,16, direct Astux,Tugpu, flight level 100, expect radar climb,350, squawk 5542 Fastair 312, selvä Helsinkiin, kiitotie 15, lähdöstä suoraan Astux,Tugpu, lentopinta 100, odota tutka nousua,350, koodaa 5542

Approach

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

Runway 3334 is the only runway with an ILS approach system. This makes runway 3334 the preferred runway during Low Visibility Operations.

• ILS Z or LOC Z approach is used for RNAV capable aircraft
• ILS Y or LOC Y approach is used for non-RNAV aircraft (basedADF onand VORDME navigation)required)

When approaching runway 15,16, pilots may expect to be cleared for LOC or 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

👨‍✈️	KuopioKittilä tower, Finnair 42T,8LD, passing flight level 190, when ready192, descending flight level 100, ATREmbraer 72,190, information L KuopionKittilän torni, Finnair 42T,8LD, läpi lentopinta 190, kun valmis192, laskeudutaan lentopinnalle 100, ATREmbraer 72,190, tiedotus L
🎧	Finnair 42T,8LD, KuopioKittilä tower, radar contact, when readycontinue descent to 27003800 feet, QNH 998, via Giluv1014, cleared ILS-LOC-Z approach runway 33,16, right circuit, report established on localizer, for information next 2017 miles below flight level 95 uncontrolled airspace Finnair 42T,8LD, KuopionKittilän torni, tutkayhteys, jatka laskeutumista 27003800 jalkaan, QNH 998, Giluvin kautta1014, selvä ILS-LOC-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 33,16, oikea kierros, ilmoita suuntasäteessä, tiedoksi seuraavat 2016 mailia alle lentopinnan 95 valvomatonta ilmatilaa
👨‍✈️	Continue descent to 27003800 feet, QNH 998, via Giluv1014, cleared ILS-LOC-Z approach runway 33,16, right circuit, wilco, Finnair 42T8LD Jatkan laskeutumista 27003800 jalkaan, QNH 998, Giluvin kautta1014, selvä ILS-LOC-Z lähestymiseen kiitotie 33,16, oikea kierros, ilmoitan, Finnair 42T8LD

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.