Joensuu Airport (IATA: JOE, ICAO: EFJO) is a regional airport located in Joensuu, the capital city of the North Karelia region in eastern Finland. It serves as the primary air link connecting the region to Helsinki and other Finnish cities, as well as occasional international charter flights. The airport is operated by Finavia, the Finnish state-owned airport network operator that manages most of Finland's commercial airports. It handles a modest volume of passengers annually, primarily business and leisure travelers moving between Joensuu and Helsinki. Despite its regional scale, Joensuu Airport plays an important role in the local economy and accessibility of North Karelia, a region known for its lakes, forests, and proximity to the Russian border.