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Rovaniemi Airport (Finnish: Rovaniemen lentoasema) (IATA: RVN, ICAO: EFRO) is the fourth biggest airport in Finland by annual number of passengers, located about 10 kilometres north from the city of Rovaniemi in the Finnish province of Lapland. The Arctic Circle crosses the main runway (03/21) closer to its northern end. Santa Claus Village and Santapark are situated within 2–3 kilometres.

In 2006, the airport served over 432,000 passengers. The main season of charter traffic from Great Britain and many other European countries lasts from the end of November until the middle of January annually. Russians arrive on January because their Christmas is later.

In addition to civil traffic the runway is also used by F-18 fighter interceptors of Lapin lennosto (Lapland Air Command). The Rovaniemen vartiolentue (Air unit of the Frontier guard of Lapland) is also located nearby.

Rovaniemi Airport is one of two airports in Finland that has jet bridges (the other one being Helsinki-Vantaa Airport). The airport is managed by Finavia. It is connected to the Rovaniemi city centre by an airport taxi and there are also multiple bus connections around Lapland, including to major winter sports centers.

Rovaniemi Airport is the 4th largest airport in Finland. Santa Claus Village and Santa Park are situated within 2-3 km. The airport is located approximately 8-9 km