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Kuopio Airport (KUO)
Kuopio Airport is an international airport serving Kuopio / Siilinjärvi (Northern Savonia Region), Finland. Its IATA code is KUO and its ICAO code is EFKU. It has one runway, 2,800 m long.
- IATAKUO
- ICAOEFKU
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KUO
- ICAO code
- EFKU
- City
- Kuopio / Siilinjärvi
- Region / province
- Northern Savonia Region
- Country / territory
- Finland
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 63.0071° N, 27.7978° E
- Elevation
- 98 m (323 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,800 m (9,186 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,800 m9,186 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,939 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,313 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,375 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 130.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.775 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.150 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kuopio Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kuopio / Siilinjärvi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Finland
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lappeenranta Airport | LPP | 219 km |
| Oulu Airport | OUL | 245 km |
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | TMP | 280 km |
| Vaasa Airport | VAA | 304 km |
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 334 km |
| Turku Airport | TKU | 402 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kuopio Airport?
The IATA code of Kuopio Airport is KUO and its ICAO code is EFKU. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kuopio Airport located?
Kuopio Airport is in Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Northern Savonia Region, Finland, at coordinates 63.0071° N, 27.7978° E and an elevation of 98 m (323 ft).
How far is Kuopio Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kuopio Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,375 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,313 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,939 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h.
How long is the runway at Kuopio Airport?
The longest runway at Kuopio Airport is 2,800 m (9,186 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kuopio Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kuopio Airport (KUO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.