Ivalo Airport

EFIV / IVL

Ivalo, FI

Last Updated
May 14, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
6 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFIV 142320Z AUTO 05006KT 9999 SHRA OVC026 //////CB 04/03 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 481 ft
OVC 2,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,081 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ivalo Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 6 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FIV
04 ✈️
22
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
8,199 ft 148 ft ASP 47°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
2,625 ft 148 ft ASP 92°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFIV

11,029 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.9%
MVFR
23.3%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
3.9%

Ivalo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
6.5%
E
2.1%
SE
2.8%
S
11.9%
SW
45.9%
W
19.3%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.7°C
Range: -36°C to 21°C
-36°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,029 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ivalo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFIV
IATA Code: IVL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 481 ft MSL

Location

City: Ivalo
Country: FI
Latitude: 68.607300°
Longitude: 27.405300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,199 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ivalo Airport

Overview

Ivalo Airport serves the northern Finnish region of Lapland, located at 68.6073°N, 27.4053°E near the municipality of Ivalo. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Arctic environment. The airport supports regional and national aviation needs in an area characterized by extreme northern latitude conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Ivalo demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 55.6% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -36°C to 21°C, with an average temperature of -5.2°C, presenting substantial environmental challenges for aviation operations. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots.

Notable Features

Situated at 481 feet mean sea level, Ivalo Airport features two runways: 04/22 at 8,199 feet and 08/26 at 2,625 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (04/22 at 2.8 knots, 08/26 at 4.1 knots). The airport's high-latitude location ensures unique daylight and seasonal atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly VFR conditions, with Marginal VFR (MVFR) occurring in 24.3% of observations. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Low IFR conditions are less frequent at 15% and 5.1% respectively. September, December, and January historically offer the most favorable visual flying conditions, providing optimal approach and departure windows.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.