Finavia has completed its airfield renovation project at Kuusamo Airport in Lapland, Finland following a 2.5 million EUR investment.
During the renovation, Kuusamo Airport’s runway lighting system was replaced and the apron and taxiway were resurfaced in preparation for the airport’s busy winter season.
In 2022, more than 117,000 passengers travelled through Kuusamo Airport, and this number is expected to increase in 2023. Indeed, from January to June 2023, 66,185 passengers flew to the airport, representing an increase of 8.5% year-on-year.
Jonna Pietilä, Finavia’s Vice President, Lapland Airports said:The magic of Lapland attracts tourists to Kuusamo. It’s very important that airport operations are smooth for both airlines and passengers. The development of tourism in Lapland is a common goal for many operators. At Finavia, we want to make sure that the airport is ready to welcome tourists to Lapland and Kuusamo.
Of the total investment, just under 2 million EUR was allocated to installing a new runway lighting system at the airport, consisting of 160 new LED lights. These lights are 5o% more energy efficient than the previous instalment.
In addition to the runway lighting system, part of the apron and the entire taxiway have been resurfaced as part of the project.
Pietilä added:The renovation of Kuusamo Airport was very successful. We remained on schedule and on budget, and we are able to open the airport to air traffic on Wednesday 16 August 2023.
