Aaavahelukka - EFAA

1. Sunset and sunrise and the SERA definition of night
Finnish time today, 21.11.2024
- Night ends: 08:37
- Sunrise: 10:00
- Sunset: 14:25
- Night begins: 15:47
Times tomorrow
- Night ends tomorrow: 08:40
- Sunrise tomorrow: 10:05
- sunset tomorrow: 14:21
- Night begins tomorrow: 15:45
2. General information:

An airfield in very good condition, situated on a heath. The field is operated by Aavahukan Ilmailukerho Aavahukka Flying club which is active in motor flying and Länsirajan lentäjät who is flying fire surveillance flights in the area . Good accommodation facilities near the aircraft parking area, comprising two beds, a large living room with fireplace, a refrigerator, cooking equipment, and a flight preparation space. There is also an outdoor fireplace and a sauna. A well in the field provides water. The sofas in the living room can also be used as beds. Distance to Äkäslompolo, the nearest village, is approximately 10 km.

3. Price Information:

NIL

4. The Airport:

The asphalt-surfaced runway, surrounded by a lichen-covered heath, is in good condition. There are no obstacles near the edges of the runway. The parking area is also in good condition. At both ends of the asphalt-surfaced runway (864m) there is a 25 metres long extension of macadam.

5. Basic data:

Coordinates: 673613N 0235818E

Runway: 14/32 – 864 x 15 m – Aphalt/gravel (asphalt width 11 m)
LDA: 14: 864 m, 32: 864 m
Radio Frequency: 123,500
Airport elevation: 225 m (738 ft)
Fuel availability: NIL
Announcements: NOTAM

6. Sight seeing and services

Seen from the air the landscape around Ylläs is magnificent: fells, waterways, barren, rough plains. The Ylläs Travel Centre, and Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi villages are close by. The nearest restaurants and accommodations can be found in Äkäslompolo, some 10 km away. More information concerning the area can be found in the links below.

7. Contact information:

Airport contact information: Aavahelukka aviation club ry,
Klaus Gummerus tel. +358 500 624718

Airport Chief: Maintenance Chief, Kolari  Municipality, Tel. +358 40 489 5010
Duty Officer: Kolari Municipality, Tel. +358 400 652 563 (Door and gate codes)

Taxi (24h)  +358 200 71800.

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9. Map