Karelia Air Wing

Karelia Air Wing 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.

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F/A-18 Hornet

About us

Air Force 11.8.2023

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.

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.

Conscripts at training site

As a Conscript in Karelia Air Wing

Air Force

The Force Protection Flight is responsible for the training of the conscripts of the Karelia Air Wing.

Contact Information

Karelia Air Wing
P.O. Box 5 FI-70901 TOIVALA

Keltuntie FI-70901 TOIVALA

Telephone +358 299 800 (operator)

E-mail 
[email protected]
[email protected]
HX Fighter Program

HX Fighter Program

The aim of the HX Fighter Program is to replace the operational capability of the Air Force F/A-18 aircraft, which will be decommissioned as of 2025, with multi-role fighters.

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