Karjalan ilmailumuseo
The museum in the area of Lappeenranta airport presents fighter aircraft, helicopters and the aviation history of the Second World War.
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About the museum
The Karjalan ilmailumuseo is located in the area of Lappeenranta airport. The museum is maintained by the Kaakkois-Suomen ilmailumuseoyhdistys ry (South-East Finland Aviation Museum Association), founded in 1996, and the museum opened to the public in 2000. The museum was previously also known as the Kaakkois-Suomen ilmailumuseo.
The museum's two halls display fighter aircraft and objects, especially from aircraft of the Second World War. The basic exhibition includes, among others, the Saab 35 Draken, the MiG-21F and the Fouga Magister trainer fighter, as well as the Saab 91 Safir, a replica of the Nieuport 17, the Republic RC-3 Seabee and the Mi-8 helicopter. In addition, the Antonov An-2, the fuselage of a Mi-4 and the Vinka and MiG-21 cockpit simulators are on display.
The objects presenting wartime aviation history include, among others, the radial engine of the Fokker C.X aircraft that sank into Lake Saimaa, and parts of crashed Soviet aircraft, such as the engine and landing gear of a Tupolev SB-2 bomber that was lifted out of a bog in Ylämaa. The exhibition also features aircraft engines from radial engines to jet engines, anti-aircraft guns, scale models and dioramas.
Highlights
- Saab 35 Draken, MiG-21F and Fouga Magister fighters
- Mi-8 helicopter, Antonov An-2 and Republic RC-3 Seabee
- Cockpit simulators: Vinka and MiG-21
- Engine of the Fokker C.X that sank into Lake Saimaa, and finds from crashed Soviet aircraft
- Aircraft engines from radial engines to jet engines
Permanent exhibition
- Perusnäyttely – The exhibition includes fighters and other aircraft, helicopters, cockpit simulators and objects presenting the aviation history of the war years.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Kaakkois-Suomen ilmailumuseoyhdistys ry
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children under 13 enter free. |
Cash and cards are accepted as means of payment.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the area of Lappeenranta airport at Lentokentäntie 37.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum shop sells books on aviation.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | A visit to the DC-3 OH-LCH aircraft can be booked separately. |
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