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Rovaniemi Air Base

Rovaniemi Air Base (ICAO EFRO) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Finland, operated by the Finavia. It has 1 runway (3,002 m). Home to Lapland Air Command (Lapin lennosto), Frontier Guard of Lapland (Rovaniemen vartiolentue).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇫🇮 Finland
Location🇫🇮 Finland
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1940
Operating OrganizationFinavia
Units & aircraft
Lapland Air Command (Lapin lennosto)Frontier Guard of Lapland (Rovaniemen vartiolentue)
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates66.5617°N, 25.8308°E
Elevation196 m (643 ft)
IATA codeRVN
ICAO codeEFRO
Runways
03/21 · 3,002 m (9,849 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.finavia.fi/en/rovaniemi

Description

Rovaniemi Air Base is located 10 kilometers north of Rovaniemi, Finland. Established in 1940, the installation served as an airbase and supply center for the German Luftwaffe during the Continuation War.

The facility is a joint-use military and civil airport operated by Finavia. It hosts the Lapland Air Command (Lapin lennosto), which operates F-18 fighter interceptors. The air unit of the Frontier Guard of Lapland (Rovaniemen vartiolentue) is located nearby. Infrastructure at the installation includes jet bridges and facilities supporting both military and civil flight operations.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Rovaniemi Air Base