Ylivieska airfield (ICAO EFYL) is located in central Finland not too far from the western coast, though. Nearest large city is Oulu that
is approximately 130 km north of Ylivieska. Airfield is dedicated for sports flying, and offers many possibilities in that area.
The distance to Ylivieska town centre is some 10 km. Take-off method is towing. All pilots are expected to master tow launches.
There are limited facilities at the airfield. Mobile phone network coverage is pretty good.

Flying season is from May to September. Long midsummer days provide plenty of opportunities for XC flights and tasks up to 200 km. Cloud base in summer is typically 1500-2200m. From July to August there is an increased risk of overdeveloping clouds. Midday conditions in the summer can be sometimes strong.
Generally the thermal strength is in range on 4-6 m/s. Thermals start developing around 10 a.m. being strongest around the midday. At summer time one can expect to find light lift even as late as 7 p.m.

You can view some XC flights from Ylivieska at http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights-search/?filter[point]=24.72948%2064.04833&list[sort]=pts&list[dir]=down

Take off - 61.895517, 26.189022 - 77 m (252 ft) ASL.
Take-off method is towing. Towing direction depends on the prevailing winds. Surface at take off is grass.

More information about the airfield http://lentopaikat.fi/en/ylivieska-efyl/