Kauhava – EFKA

Finnish time today, 19.10.2018 - Night ends: 07:41 - Sunrise: 08:28 - Sunset: 17:58 - Night begins: 18:45

Times tomorrow - Night ends tomorrow: 07:43 - Sunrise tomorrow: 08:31 - sunset tomorrow: 17:54 - Night begins tomorrow: 18:42

Kauhava, a former Finnish Air Force field, offers an excellent environment for aviation activities. The field is owned by LSK Business Park Oy, and operated by Ilmasotakoulun Lentokerho Ry (local flying club). Kauhava is an active gliding and general aviation airfield. Additionally, there is a lot of paragliding and aero-modelling activity. The field is located just a couple of kilometers from Kauhava downtown with all basic services close at hand.

Current Information:
Changes in TWY usage as follows:
TWY connections E and F closed permanently Usable TWY connections: A, B, C, D and G

JUL 19 – 22 2018 National glider and power aerobatic championship The location of the competition box can be seen in the picture published on the Ilmasotakoulun Lentokerho website not later than on JUL 18.

Arriving and departing traffic is asked to contact the competition starting line 10 minutes (at minimum) prior to the planned action. Traffic will be separated according to competition flights. Radio call: Start line boss.

Other general information:
Check NOTAM’s for availability during winter season. Please notice that open airfield may be slippery or even in unusable condition. Operator does not guarantee RWY availability 24/7. PIC holds the final responsibility.

RWY and TWY as well as aprons in good condition. Currently no winter maintenance.

Coordinates: 630727N 0230305E  (Map service)

Runway: 17/35 – 2700 x 60 M – ASPH
LDA 17: 2700 m , 35: 2700 m
Radio frequency: 122,800
Airport elevation: 46 M (151 FT)
Fuel availability: No general fuel distribution. Restricted availability.
Airport type: Private
Announcements: NOTAM

Fast food available in centre restaurants almost 24/7.
Accommodation available in apartments built in the Lentosotakoulu area
Further information: LSK Business Park / Juha Jokelainen (contact info below)
http://lskbusinesspark.fi/lentohotelli.html

Powerpark, the best amusement park in Finland, some 20 kilometres from the field.
http://powerpark.fi/etusivu_en

Airport Chief / Ilmasotakoulun Lentokerho Ry:
Ville Sulkakoski
Phone: +358 400 604 219
email: moc.l1539935964iamg@1539935964feihc1539935964.akfe1539935964
LSK Business Park Oy:
Juha Jokelainen
Phone: +358 40 830 2329
email: if.kr1539935964apsse1539935964nisub1539935964ksl@n1539935964enial1539935964ekoj.1539935964ahuj1539935964

EFKA Rules / handbook ( in finnish) (pdf)