Lapinlahti - EFLL
1. Sunset and sunrise and the SERA definition of night
Finnish time today, 10.12.2024 - Night ends: 08:29 - Sunrise: 09:40 - Sunset: 14:29 - Night begins: 15:39 | Times tomorrow - Night ends tomorrow: 08:30 - Sunrise tomorrow: 09:42 - sunset tomorrow: 14:28 - Night begins tomorrow: 15:38 |
2. General information:
A grass field situated som five kilometres from Lapinlahti village to the east-northeast. The field is approved for ultralights and comparable aircraft only. The field is also used for radio controlled model aircraft flying. Buildings on the field include a hangar, a flight preparation barrack, classroom space, an outdoor toilet, and a shed, where it is possible to overnight by previous agreement. There is electricity and possible to heat food in the buildings, running rainwater and an outdoor fireplace. The local club evenings are usually on Thursdays, with a lot of activity on the field.
3. Price Information:
NIL
4. The Airport:
The field is lawn covered. There may be small uneven spots. Some water may collect along the north edge right after a rainfall. The northeast end of the runway is a couple of metres higher than the southwest end. Consequently, when landing on runway 22 it seems shorter than it really is. Also, approach is made over a road higher than the surface of the runway. The clusters of trees around the field may create disturbing vortices on the field. There are no taxiways. The apron is in front of the shed. There are weights of concrete. In the winter the club strives to keep the field free of snow. In winter it is advisable to check the condition of the field by phone.
5. Basic data:
Coordinates: 632359N 0272846E
Runway: 04/22 – 340 x 15 m – grass
LDA: 04: 340 m, 22: 340 m
Radio frequency: 123,500
Airport elevation: 100 m (328 ft)
Fuel availability: Nearest service station Neste, 7km from the field.
NOTE! Only for ultraligths
Announcements: NOTAM
6. Sight seeing and services
Worth seeing: Väisälänmäki hill with view toward the national landscape Onkivesi. These views are also easy to recognize from an aircraft some 10 km west of the field. Restaurants in Lapinlahti: Pitäjäntupa, Pupituuri with accommodation, and the Neste service station Matti and Liisa offering pizzas and a buffet, and accommodation in a few rooms. At disposal in the field: Micro oven, coffee cooker, and outdoor fireplace. At club-evenings coffee and sausages are usually offered.