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EFRO - Rovaniemi

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Rovaniemi Airport holds the record of being the third busiest airport in Finland and the official airport of Santa Claus 🎅🏻. It is situated just 10 kilometers north of Rovaniemi city center and about 8 kilometers from Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, making it a famous destination, especially during the holiday season.

Managed by Finavia, the airport serves as a crucial link between Lapland and the rest of the world, handling both domestic and international flights. The airport saw over half a million passengers in 2019, indicating its significant role in Finland's air transport.

Rovaniemi Airport's location presents unique challenges and opportunities in air traffic control due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle. It handles a diverse array of air traffic, including commercial, general aviation, private, and seasonal charter flights as well as medical helicopter service. It is equipped with a single runway, yet it efficiently manages the volume of air traffic.

IATA ICAO Charts
RVN EFRO Finland AIP - EFRO

ATC positions

Rovaniemi is a controlled airport with aerodrome control- and approach control service. This service can be combined (tower-radar), or separate. Rovaniemi Delivery and Arrival positions are opened only when necessary due high traffic levels.

Logon code Call sign Frequency Responsibilities
EFRO_DEL ROVANIEMI DELIVERY 118.525 En-route clearance, (ground movement)
EFRO_TWR ROVANIEMI TOWER 118.700 Ground movement, Rovaniemi Control Zone
EFRO_R_TWR ROVANIEMI TOWER 118.700 Ground movement, Rovaniemi Control Zone and Terminal Area
EFRO_APP ROVANIEMI RADAR 129.900 Rovaniemi Terminal Area
EFRO_R_APP ROVANIEMI ARRIVAL 118.600 Rovaniemi Terminal Area - arrivals below 5000 FT

Ground layout

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  • Main apron is located south of the runway next to taxiways B and H
  • General aviation aircraft can park on the main apron General Aviation Parking Area
  • Medical helicopter base is located at Q

Military apron is located north of runway 03/21

Runways

Rovaniemi is equipped with one runway 03/21. The preferred runway is considered to be runway 03 for departures and runway 21 for arrivals.

Currently available stands

Work in progress...

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:

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Departure with direct route:

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