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Kauhava Airfield

Kauhava, Finland

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151 ft

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Location

Kauhava · 03 · Finland

Position

63.127°, 23.051° · 151 ft elev.

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Historic Finnish airfield rooted in military aviation tradition.

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Kauhava, Finland

Kauhava Airfield is a small airfield located in Kauhava, in the South Ostrobothnia region of western Finland. It is identified by IATA code KAU and ICAO code EFKA, and has historically served as a significant military aviation base for the Finnish Air Force. The airfield is best known as the former home of the Finnish Air Force Academy, which trained pilots for decades at the site. Following restructuring of Finnish Air Force operations, the military presence at Kauhava was significantly reduced in the 2010s. Today, Kauhava Airfield continues to operate primarily for general aviation, flight training, and occasional civilian use, serving the surrounding Ostrobothnian region rather than functioning as a major commercial passenger hub.

Getting to & from

The airfield is accessible by road from the town of Kauhava, with private vehicle being the primary means of ground transport.

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No major commercial airlines operate scheduled services at Kauhava Airfield, which is used primarily for general aviation and flight training.

Notable facts

›Kauhava Airfield served as the home base of the Finnish Air Force Academy for many decades.
›The Finnish Air Force significantly downsized its presence at Kauhava as part of restructuring efforts around 2014.
›The airfield is located in South Ostrobothnia, a region known for its flat terrain suitable for aviation.
›Kauhava has a history as one of Finland's key military pilot training locations.
›The airfield now primarily supports general aviation and light aircraft operations.

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Kauhava Airfield is an airfield located in Kauhava, Finland, 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Kauhava town centre.

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Kauhava Airfield

Airport in Kauhava, Finland

Kauhava Airfield is an airfield located in Kauhava, Finland, 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Kauhava town centre.

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