The airfield is in North Savo, at Haapakummi in the city of Kiuruvesi. it was established in 1979. The asphalt surface has been layed in 1989-91.
There is a hangar with a small office/Flight planning space. There is a local aeroclub at the field, which had active glider, motor and ultra-light operations.
In the past, the activity was very active, but it quieted down during the turn of the century. After which the condition of the airport deteriorated.
In the fall of 2016, operations were restarted and the airport renovation was started. Renovation work has been continued during spring of 2017.
A grass RC-flying field has been set up in the outskirts of the runway to the south of the field. The current activity is mainly ultralight and RC-flying activities.
There are frequent RC-flying operations at the southern end of the runway, which is why all incoming aircraft must circle the field before landing.