Kitee Airport — Kitee, Finland
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Distance & flight time from KTQ
Kitee Airport
Kitee Airport lies near the town of Kitee in Finland's North Karelia region, in the eastern part of the country close to the Russian border. At an elevation of about 364 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 4,921 feet, used mainly for general aviation and gliding rather than scheduled airline service. The forests and lakes of North Karelia are typical of eastern Finland, a quiet region far from the capital. Kitee is known in the wider country as a small cultural and recreational center, and its airfield supports light flying for the surrounding area. The KTQ code identifies this modest Finnish field within aviation databases.
Runways at Kitee Airport (KTQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Kitee Airport (KTQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 123.45 MHz |
Airports near Kitee Airport (KTQ)
- Joensuu Airport (JOE) — 59.6 km (37.0 mi)
- Savonlinna Airport (SVL) — 63.8 km (39.6 mi)
- Varkaus Airport (VRK) — 114.5 km (71.1 mi)
- Kuopio Airport (KUO) — 149.4 km (92.8 mi)
- Mikkeli Airport (MIK) — 159.4 km (99.0 mi)
- Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) — 161.1 km (100.1 mi)
- Petrozavodsk Airport (PES) — 215.1 km (133.7 mi)
- Utti Air Base (UTI) — 218.0 km (135.5 mi)
The KTQ code helps identify Kitee's airfield in eastern Finland's North Karelia, mostly for general aviation and gliding rather than ticketed flights. It keeps this small field distinct from Finland's scheduled regional airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kitee Airport?
The IATA code for Kitee Airport is KTQ.
What is the ICAO code for Kitee Airport?
The ICAO code for Kitee Airport is EFIT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.