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EFSU
Suomussalmi Airfield · Suomussalmi
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
541 ft / 165 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 123.50 MHz (Suomussalmi traffic)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 2,624 ft · Oilgravel/sandUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Suomussalmi Airfield (EFSU), located in Suomussalmi, Finland. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 541 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Suomussalmi Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EFSU / —
Municipality
Suomussalmi
Country
Region
FI-05 — Kainuu Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
541 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,624 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Oilgravel/sand
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Oilgravel/sand
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 05
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23
No ILS / Visual Only
ACC Tampere radar
124.20 MHz
RDO Suomussalmi traffic
123.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026