Joensuu Airport

EFJO / JOE

Joensuu, FI

Last Updated
Jul 5, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
6 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFJO 050220Z AUTO 06006KT 030V090 9999 SCT042 15/11 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 398 ft
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,598 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Joensuu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 6 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJO
10 ✈️
28
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,202 ft 171 ft ASP 110°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
17/35 3,937 ft 98 ft COM 181°
3.1 kt 5.1 kt
121° 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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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.