Finland
A short overview: how flying works here, where the sites are, and where to find more. Check with the national body or a local club or school before flying.
Overview
How flying works here
National body: Suomen Ilmailuliitto (Finnish Aeronautical Association), Liidintoimikunta (gliders committee) (opens in a new tab)
Visiting pilots
- The IPPI card is not required by law in Finland, but it is recommended because its levels match the Finnish system.
- Insurance is not required by law, though some airfields may require it; guests are advised to bring insurance from home.
A short summary, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the current requirements with Suomen Ilmailuliitto (Finnish Aeronautical Association), Liidintoimikunta (gliders committee) before you fly. Summary checked 13 Oct 2026.
Suomen Ilmailuliitto (Finnish Aeronautical Association), Liidintoimikunta (gliders committee): current rules for visiting pilots (opens in a new tab)Learning to fly
- Courses are run by clubs around the country; ask a club for details. Paragliding and hang gliding have separate training programmes.
- The minimum age is 15, with a parent or guardian's consent.
Where to find more
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against official sources: source 1 (opens in a new tab) · source 2 (opens in a new tab)
Visiting Finland: help on the ground and flying tours
Information only. Forecast direction is compared with each site's published wind range; speeds are shown but not judged. Always check the official site guide, the administering club and conditions on the day. You are responsible for your decision to fly.
Sites
Sites listed by ParaglidingEarth's contributors. Ask a local club or school about each one before flying there.
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Ärjänsaari · SSE–WSW
Published range: SSE–WSW · 151 m at takeoff · Ridge soaring · Paragliding
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EFKA, Kauhava · NNW–NNE, SSE–SSW
Published range: NNW–NNE, SSE–SSW · Also possible: NNE–ENE, ESE–SSE, SSW–WSW, WNW–NNW · 39 m at takeoff · Ridge soaring, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
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EFKJ · NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW
Published range: NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW · Also possible: ENE–ESE, WSW–WNW · 119 m at takeoff · Ridge soaring, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
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EFKV, Kivijärvi · ESE–SSE, WNW–NNW
Published range: ESE–SSE, WNW–NNW · 150 m at takeoff · Ridge soaring, Winch tow · Paragliding
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Halkosaari,Lakeus, peltotie, field road · NNW–NNE, SSE–SSW
Published range: NNW–NNE, SSE–SSW · Also possible: NNE–SSE, SSW–NNW · 41 m at takeoff · Thermal, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
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Heroonsuora · NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW
Published range: NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW · Also possible: ENE–ESE, WSW–WNW · Paragliding
Horoonsuora
Also possible: NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW · Thermal, Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding
Hyvinkaa · NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW
Published range: NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW · Also possible: ENE–ESE, SSE–SSW, WSW–WNW, NNW–NNE · 134 m at takeoff · Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
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JP:n suora
Thermal, Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding
Jumoonsuora
Thermal, Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding
Kärkölän varjoliito
100 m at takeoff · Paragliding
Kiikala · NNW–NNE, ENE–ESE, SSE–SSW, WSW–WNW
Published range: NNW–NNE, ENE–ESE, SSE–SSW, WSW–WNW · Also possible: NNE–ENE, ESE–SSE, SSW–WSW, WNW–NNW · 123 m at takeoff · Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
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Lapuan suora · ESE–SSE, WNW–NNW
Published range: ESE–SSE, WNW–NNW · Also possible: SSE–SSW, NNW–NNE · Thermal, Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding
Leivonmaki · NNW–NNE, SSE–SSW
Published range: NNW–NNE, SSE–SSW · 120 m at takeoff · Thermal, Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
Menkijärvi EFME · NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW
Published range: NNE–ENE, SSW–WSW · 113 m at takeoff · Thermal, Ridge soaring, Winch tow · Paragliding, Hang gliding
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Mihari · ESE–WSW
Published range: ESE–WSW · Also possible: WSW–ESE · Winch tow · Paragliding
Rajatie
Also possible: ESE–SSE, WNW–NNW · Thermal, Flatland, Winch tow · Paragliding
Vesivehmä airfield
152 m at takeoff · Paragliding
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