Joensuu Airport

EFJO / JOE

Joensuu, FI

Last Updated
Jul 6, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJO 060050Z AUTO 01005KT 320V050 9999 OVC009 12/10 Q0996

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 398 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,298 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Joensuu Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 5 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EFJO 051438Z 0515/0518 05009KT 9999 BKN011 TEMPO 0515/0518 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:15Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,100 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJO
10
28
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,202 ft 171 ft ASP 110°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,937 ft 98 ft COM 181°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJO

13,352 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.7%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
16.6%
LIFR
12.4%

Joensuu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
7%
N
14.1%
S
26.6%
W
12.4%
NE
5.1%
NW
17.1%
SE
8.3%
SW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 2°C
Range: -30°C to 29°C
-30°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

July April June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,352 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Joensuu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFJO
IATA Code: JOE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 398 ft MSL

Location

City: Joensuu
Country: FI
Latitude: 62.658815°
Longitude: 29.619398°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 171 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No

About Joensuu Airport

Overview

Joensuu Airport serves the North Karelia region in eastern Finland, positioned at 62.658815N, 29.619398E with an elevation of 398 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and supports various flight operations in this northern geographical context.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate variable flight rules, with 34.3% VFR, 23% MVFR, 24.4% IFR, and 18.3% LIFR conditions throughout the year. Temperature ranges dramatically from -26°C to 23°C, with an average of 0.5°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that can impact aircraft performance and flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a primary 8202ft asphalted runway (10/28) and a secondary 3937ft compacted runway (17/35). Prevailing winds are from the south (180°) at an average of 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots, and rare calm conditions (0.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 10/28 experiencing an average 4.9-knot crosswind and Runway 17/35 experiencing a 3.8-knot crosswind. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (3.7%), making September, October, and January the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

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

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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.