# Finnish helicopter exercise in south-eastern Finland in November

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- Published: 2026-11-11
- Type: News brief · Section: Air · Country: finland
- Language: en — machine translation from sv; the sv version is authoritative: https://nordicdefencesector.com/sv/article/finnish-helicopter-exercise-in-south-eastern-finland-in-november.md
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- Primary source: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/-/1950813/utin-jaakarirykmentin-helikoptereiden-harjoitustoimintaa-kaakkois-suomessa
- Tags: uttis jägarregemente, finnish defence forces, helicopter battalion, pyttis, klamila, uttis air base

The Helicopter Battalion of the Utti Jaeger Regiment is conducting exercises in southeastern Finland from 9 to 13 November. The activity also covers the coastal and sea area between Pyttis and Klamila.

⁠[The exercises](https://puolustusvoimat.fi/-/1950813/utin-jaakarirykmentin-helikoptereiden-harjoitustoimintaa-kaakkois-suomessa) are being conducted both during the day and at night within a radius of approximately 150 kilometres from Utti airfield (southeastern Finland). Some of the flights form part of the crews' training in night flying.

## FAQ

**When is the Utti Jaeger Regiment conducting the helicopter exercise in south-eastern Finland?**

The Helicopter Battalion of the Utti Jaeger Regiment is conducting the exercise between 9 and 13 November 2026. The activity takes place during both daylight and dark hours in south-eastern Finland. Information about the exercise comes from a press release by the Finnish Defence Forces. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-10.

**Which areas are covered by the helicopter activity?**

The exercise takes place in south-eastern Finland as well as in the coastal and sea area between Pyttis and Klamila. Flight activity takes place within a radius of approximately 150 kilometres from Utti airfield. This includes both daytime and night-time hours. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-10.

**What is the purpose of part of the flight activity during the exercise?**

Part of the flight activity is linked to night flying training for flight crews. The last night flying training session of the year will be held during the week beginning 7 December 2026. The exercise in November thus forms part of this ongoing training. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-10.

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