Joensuu Airport

EFJO / JOE

Joensuu, FI

Last Updated
May 14, 15:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
15:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
3,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJO 141550Z AUTO 17007KT 130V200 9999 BKN039 13/07 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 398 ft
BKN 3,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,298 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Joensuu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 7 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3900 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 141437Z 1415/1418 21004KT 9999 SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,937 ft 98 ft COM 181°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFJO

11,031 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.3%
MVFR
18%
IFR
18.6%
LIFR
14.1%

Joensuu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.4%
NE
4.8%
E
6.7%
SE
8.5%
S
27.9%
SW
9.6%
W
12.4%
NW
15.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.6°C
Range: -30°C to 23°C
-30°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,031 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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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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.