Finnish time today, 02.03.2021 - Night ends: 06:17 - Sunrise: 07:01 - Sunset: 17:30 - Night begins: 18:13 | Times tomorrow - Night ends tomorrow: 06:14 - Sunrise tomorrow: 06:58 - sunset tomorrow: 17:32 - Night begins tomorrow: 18:16 |
A private airfield maintained by the local airport society at Punkaharju some 30 km from Savonlinna and 20 km from Parikkala. At both ends of the runway an 80 m long asphalt acceleration strip is available. Turnaround is best done at the widening of these strips. The tree cluster on the east side crosses the sector. Over the road running at the south end of the runway (34) an altitude of 5 m must be maintained because of vehicle traffic.
The airport is operated year-round, winter maintenance for the runway is performed as required. The airport is PPR during the winter season, all operations require prior permission from the airport chief.
Visitors may contact the Airport for assistance during their visit.
Runway: 16/34 – 500 x 15 m – Gravel/grass
Radio frequency: 123,45
Airport elevation: 77 m (253 ft)
Fuel availability: NIL
Airport type: Private
Announcements: NOTAM
The airport also services Parikkala some 20 km away. Parikkala is a small Carelian town, set on a beautiful location by Lake Simpele. The bird viewing area of Siikalahti offers world class bird sightings.
Savonlinna is 30 km away and has a fully intact middle age castle Olavinlinna and the annual international Opera Festival in July.
Janne Saukkonen Phone +358 40 7240012, email:
Airfield society secretary Heimo Paakkinen Phone +358 50 589 9270
Flying Club chairman Jukka Honkanen Phone +358 44 9876634
Taxi +358 15 441 230.