Karelia Air Command

Karelia Air Command monitors the airspace of its assigned area of responsibility, prevents intrusions into this airspace, trains conscripts, reservists and active duty personnel, and continuously develops its readiness and capabilities.

Captain Ritvos standing in front of the Hornet.

Solo Display Flight 2022 Showcases Limits of Hornet

Air Force 27.4.2022

Introducing the Air Force Season 2022 F/A-18 Hornet Display Pilot, Captain Aleksi Ritvos of Karelia Air Command.

About us

Air Force 29.11.2021

As an operational unit of the Air Force, Karelia Air Command is in continuous readiness to exercise command and control of air operations. Its main operating base is at Rissala twenty kilometers north of Kuopio.

United States Marine Corps F/A-18s to visit Karelia Air Command

Air Force 7.6.2021

Karelia Air Command will host a squadron-level visit of United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighters at Rissala Air Base from 2 to 20 June 2021.