EFRO - Rovaniemi
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.
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
- 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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