Rovaniemi Airport – RVN - Rovaniemi
The Rovaniemi Airport is Finland’s third busiest airport, and is located a short distance from the Rovaniemi City Center. It is classified as a public and military airport, and it serves the city of Rovaniemi, Finland. Its airport code is RVN, and the Arctic Circle is located near the airport’s borders. It sits at an elevation of 642 above sea level. The RVN Rovaniemi traces its history in 1940, and it served as the German Luftwafffe’s supply center and air base.
Best Time to Visit
The Rovaniemi Airport served almost 580,000 passengers in 2017. Most of the tourists come in January because of the surge of Russians wishing to celebrate Christmas during their calendar. The airport features a single asphalt runway measuring almost 9,900 feet. The Lapland Air Command’s F-18 fighter jets also use the runway. The property also features a snow-shedding roof and a heated hangar. From the airport, guests can check out the cities of Napapiiri or the attraction Santa Claus Village
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near the Rovaniemi Airport are some top-notch Holiday-themed hotels. The Santa Claus Holiday Village is a little over a mile from the terminal, and offers four-star accommodations in forest-themed apartments. The Arctic Light Hotel offers luxurious spaces as well as the use of free shuttle services. All lofts come with hot tubs and saunas. It’s also just a three-minute walk from the Christmas Theme Park of Santa Park. Finally, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is a modern hotel that offers free Wi-Fi and free breakfasts daily.
