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12 January 2026 / The Barents Observer / Thomas Nilsen
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Extreme cold disrupts flights in northern Finland

Kittilä, Lapland, Finland

Extreme cold around -40°C in Finnish Lapland has led to widespread flight cancellations at Kittilä and Rovaniemi airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Finavia says severe frost combined with unusual moisture complicates de-icing and slows apron operations, and flights will only resume when safety criteria are met.


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