Nordic Air Sports Race Championships
Invitation to the 2026 Nordic Air Sports Race Championship (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.
Tallink Silja (Baltic Princess)
Ferry routes:
- Stockholm – Turku
- Kapellskär – Naantali
Alternative Route for High Vehicles
- Grisslehamn – Eckerö (Åland) tickets here www.eckerolinjen.se
- Drive across Åland (approximately 70 km) to Långnäs
- Långnäs – Naantali tickets here Eckerö Link – Fjärdvägen
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: 23 June 2026
Entry Fees
Category Fee
- Pilots and Navigators €150
- Supporters, Judges and Other Team Members €120
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 26 June 2026 or by invoice
Turun Lentokerho Ry
Payment by invoice based by competetitors enrolment
or
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.
Transport cars available:
We have negotiated two sponsored cars for foreign teams from company A.Rinta-Jouppi Oy. Pick up from Turku.
More info from compettion director. First bird catch the worm…
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:
- 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/