Invitation to the Nordic Air Sports Race Championships 2026 (NASR)

EFOP Oripää Airfield, Finland, 2–5 July 2026

NORDIC AIR SPORTS RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS

We have the pleasure of inviting the Nordic Aero Clubs to send their teams to participate in the Nordic Air Sports Race Championships, which will be held at Oripää Airfield (EFOP), Finland, from 2–5 July 2026.

Organizer

Finnish NAC, in cooperation with Turku Flying Club.

Venue

Oripää Airfield (EFOP), located 25 NM northeast of Turku Airport (EFTU)

Coordinates: 60°52’36″N 22°44’29″E
Elevation: 331 ft AMSL

Runways:

• 06/24 – 900 × 10 m, asphalt
• 14/32 – 940 × 16 m, asphalt

Radio: 123.200 MHz

Fuel

Available fuels:

• 100LL
• Mogas (alkylate petrol)
• Diesel

Payment by invoice.

Current indicative prices:

• 100LL: €3.50/litre
• Diesel: €2.15/litre
• Mogas (alkylate petrol): €2.52/litre

Prices are subject to change.

Aircraft Rental

We expect to have two Cessna 152 aircraft available for rental through the Finnish Aviation Academy. Rental rates are still to be confirmed.

Dates and Programme

Thursday, 2 July 2026

• Arrivals
• Airfield available for practice

Friday, 3 July 2026

• Arrivals until 17:00
• Airfield available for practice
• 18:00 Jury meeting (airfield)
• 19:00 General briefing (airfield)
• 20:00 Dinner

Saturday, 4 July 2026

• 07:15 Breakfast at the airfield
• 08:00 Opening ceremony
• 08:20 Competition briefing
• 09:00 Flight planning and navigation test
• 12:30–14:00 Lunch at the airfield
• 15:00–17:00 Landing test
• 20:00 Prize-giving dinner and closing ceremony

Sunday, 5 July 2026

• Reserve competition day
• Breakfast and lunch

Monday, 6 July 2026

• Departures

Accommodation

Accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the participants.

At the airfield, we have:

• Five small club cottages (4 persons each)
• Additional accommodation in the clubhouse

Accommodation in the clubhouse costs €10 per person per night.

The entry fee includes accommodation at the club area from Friday to Sunday, subject to availability. Please bring your own sleeping bag.

Accommodation contact:
Jyri Mattila
Email: mattila.jyri@gmail.com
Tel: +358 40 848 7947

Other accommodation options:

• Booking.com
• Trivago
• Search Google using the keywords “majoitus Oripää”

Travelling to Finland via Turku (Åbo)

By Air

• SAS
• Populair / Amapola

Negotiations regarding possible discounted booking codes are ongoing.

By Ferry

Sweden – Finland

Finnlines
Discount prices may be available using the codes HARRI or VILLE.

Viking Line 

Routes:

• Stockholm – Turku
• Kapellskär – Naantali

Tallink Silja (Baltic Princess)

Alternative Route for High Vehicles

1. Grisslehamn – Eckerö (Åland) (tickets from here)
2. Drive across Åland (approximately 70 km) to Långnäs
3. Långnäs – Naantali (tickets from here)

Entries

The participating NACs shall register their teams using the attached entry form.

The completed entry form must be received by:

Turun Lentokerho Ry
Email: info@turunlentokerho.fi

Deadline: 20 June 2026

Entry Fees

The Entry Fee Includes

• Participation in the competition
• Practice charts and training routes
• Full board from Friday dinner until Sunday breakfast
• Prize-giving dinner on Saturday evening

Payment

Entry fees must be paid no later than 20 June 2026.

Turun Lentokerho Ry

IBAN: To be announced
SWIFT/BIC: To be announced

Reference:
Nordic Air Sports Race Championships 2026

Aircraft

Participants are encouraged to bring their own aircraft.

If you require a rental aircraft, please inform the organizers as soon as possible.

We expect to have two Cessna 152 aircraft available from the Finnish Aviation Academy, but the rental arrangements have not yet been finalized.

Arrival

No arrival restrictions apply at EFOP.

Landing Fees

No landing fees at EFOP.

Fuel Recommendation

If refuelling is required before crossing the sea, we recommend doing so at ESSN, where fuel prices are generally lower than in Finland.

In emergency situations, limited quantities of 100LL may be available at EFMA through Åland Flygklubb:

Johnny Back
Email: johnny.back@me.com

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

• Pilot licence (pilots only)
• FAI Sporting Licence (pilots only)
• Certificate of Airworthiness for each aircraft
• Aircraft insurance certificate in accordance with EU regulations

Competition Map

The competition will use a topographical map at a scale of 1:200,000.

GNSS Flight Recorders (FR)

All teams are requested to bring a sufficient number of GNSS flight recorders.

Correspondence and Communication

Turun Lentokerho Ry

Email: info@turunlentokerho.fi

Jyri Mattila
Chairman
Email: mattila.jyri@gmail.com
Tel: +358 40 848 7947

Competition Materials

The following appendices are enclosed:

1. a) EFOP Airfield Information
   b) Sample Competition Map (Scale 1:200,000)

We look forward to welcoming you to EFOP and the Nordic Air Sports Race Championships 2026.

Yours sincerely,

Finnish NAC – Power Flying Division

Petri Hiltunen
Competition Director
Email: Petr1hiltunen@gmail.com

EFOP Airfield Information: https://lentopaikat.fi/en/oripaa-efop/

Appendix: Sample Competition Map (1:200,000)