Karelia Air Wing is in Continuous Readiness
As an operational unit of the Air Force, Karelia Air Wing is in continuous readiness to exercise command and control of air operations. Its main operating base is at Rissala twenty kilometers north of Kuopio. The air wing also has operational locations across its area of responsibility that covers the entire eastern and southern parts Finland.
Seamless Cooperation by Hundreds of Professionals
Karelia Air Wing employs around 750 professionals, of whom 500 are salaried active duty personnel, with the remainder 250 consisting of conscripts undergoing their military service. The air wings's main assets are its Boeing F/A-18 Hornet multi role fighters and radar stations located across the country.
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Baana 25 and the Finnish Air Force’s...
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As a Conscript in Karelia Air Wing In Karelia Air Wing the main responsibility of the conscript training is in the Force Protection Flight. The annual number of conscripts in the Force...
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Contact Information Lapland Air Wing P.O. Box 22 FI-96101 ROVANIEMI Freight terminal Poroportintie 49 Headquarters Louhikkotie Telephone + 358 299 800 (operator) Registry office Lapland...
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The Finnish Air Force's Five Units The Finnish Air Force is composed of the Air Force Command, the Air Force Academy – the service branch school – and three operational air wings: the Lapland...
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Air Force Command Finland Air Force Command Finland (AFCOMFIN), at Jyväskylä–Tikkakoski, is the command headquarters of the Commander of the Air Force, and in that capacity is responsible for...
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From Observation Sorties to Multi-Role Fighters The Finnish Air Force is one of the oldest aerial warfare service branches in the world to operate without interruption since its establishment...
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International cooperation develops the Air Force's capabilities International cooperation is a part of the daily activities of the Air Force. The objective of cooperation is to share...
Jori Saarinen
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Long-term development is the key to sustained air defence capability Maintenance and enhancement of the nation's air defence is among the primary tasks of the Finnish Air Force. This requires...
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Surveillance and protection of Finland's territorial integrity As a territorial surveillance authority, the Air Force surveils and protects Finland's territorial integrity. This task is...
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Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence The Finnish Air Force is responsible for Finland's air defence and air operations. As its secondary mission, the service supports other...
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Publications The Military Aviation Authority Finland issues military aviation regulations, advisories and notices. The regulatory publications translated into English are highlighted and linked...
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Enabler of Safe Military Aviation The Military Aviation Authority, Finland (FIMAA) oversees and regulates military aviation in Finland. Our core tasks are Certification of new military...
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Supporting air operations, research and development The air wing supports air force combat capability by executing various supporting air missions, undertaking research and development, and...
Jori Saarinen
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Karelia Air Wing is in Continuous Readiness As an operational unit of the Air Force, Karelia Air Wing is in continuous readiness to exercise command and control of air operations. Its main...
Jori Saarinen
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Midnight Hawks The Midnight Hawks air display team is the official aerobatic team of the Finnish Air Force. Flying four Hawk fast jets, the team has proudly presented the expertise and...
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As Conscript in Air Force Academy The primary mission of the Air Force Academy's Military Training Squadron is to train conscripts for the duties of officers, non-commissioned officers, and...