Kauhava – EFKA

Finnish time today, 26.10.2020 - Night ends: 07:00 - Sunrise: 07:49 - Sunset: 16:35 - Night begins: 17:23

Times tomorrow - Night ends tomorrow: 07:03 - Sunrise tomorrow: 07:52 - sunset tomorrow: 16:32 - Night begins tomorrow: 17:21

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.

Notice:
Occasionally there may be lots of para-gliding car-tow activity on the RWY, up to 1000 meters. In addition to normal radio calls and before joining the traffic pattern for landing, all arriving traffic is ordered to circle the airfield in every circumstance to eliminate the risk of hitting the poorly visible towing cable. Para-gliders usually carry a two-way VHF radio on board. However, observe the airspace especially carefully.

Current Information:
Kauhava Air Show 2020 29.-30.8.2020
https://www.kauhavaairshow.com
Drag racing and other related events are held at Kauhava airfield on a regular basis. These events may cause restrictions to RWY usability. Please check the possible limitations from the NOTAM service and contact the airfield boss by phone if necessary. Contact details below.

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:
LSK Business Park Oy:
Juha Jokelainen
Phone: +358 40 830 2329
email:

EFKA Rules / handbook ( in finnish) (pdf)