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 Air Wing, the Karelia Air Wing, and the Satakunta Air Wing.

Air Force Command

Located in Tikkakoski, the Air Force Command serves as the command headquarters of the Commander of the Finnish Air Force and is responsible for official duties assigned to the headquarters. The command is led by the Chief of Staff.

Air Force Academy

The Air Force Academy is based at the Jyväskylä garrison in Tikkakoski. It is responsible for delivering the joint modules of officer education, as well as the continuation and supplementary training of regular personnel and the training of conscripts.

Lapland Air Wing, Karelia Air Wing, and Satakunta Air Wing

Based in Rovaniemi, Siilinjärvi, and Pirkkala, respectively, the Lapland Air Wing, the Karelia Air Wing, and the Satakunta Air Wing focus on operational activities. Their primary mission is to monitor and safeguard the integrity of Finnish airspace around the clock. The air wings also provide training for conscripts.
 

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Karelia Air Wing - As a Conscript in Karelia Air Wing

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...

Lapin lennosto - Yhteystiedot

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...

The Finnish Air Force's Units

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...

Ilmavoimien esikunta EN

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...

The History of the Finnish Air Force

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...

International cooperation

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...

Ilmapuolustuksen suorituskyvyn kehittäminen

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...

Surveillance and protection of Finland's territorial integrity

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...

Air Force is the backbone of Finland's air defence

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...

Publication

Publications The Military Aviation Authority Finland issues military aviation regulations, advisories and notices. The regulatory publications translated into English are highlighted and linked...

SVY About us

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...

Satakunnan lennosto - Tietoa meistä EN

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...

Karjalan lennosto - Tietoa meistä EN

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...

Midnight Hawks

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...

As Conscript in Air Force Academy

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...