Finland
Annual Diplomatic Clearance Number (DCN)
N/A.
DIC Option
Finland selected option 2, and mandates a 48 hrs notification for all flights until further notice.
Detailed information on the option 2 can be found in the DIC TA. The main points are described in the FAQ under “DIC Option”.
Additional Regulations / Instructions
For “Excluded Aerodromes / Areas“, “Air-to-Air Refueling Flights“, “Transport Helicopter Flights“, and “IATA-non-compliant Dangerous Goods” see the dedicated sections further down.
To be determined.
Excluded Aerodromes
All military airfields are excluded from the DIC TA apart from any civilian apron.
Military airfields are: Utti (EFUT)
Excluded Areas
ALAND RAS is forbidden airspace unless VIP flight with Minister or Head of State on board.
For flights desiring to enter this area, a dedicated request must be submitted to the FI OPR.
Air-to-Air Refueling Flights (AAR)
AAR missions in transit phase with no AAR action in progress and/or no joined fighter aircraft present are not considered ‘Transportation Missions’ of ‘Military Transport Aircraft’ acc. to Section 3 of the DIC TA and thus subject to the implementation of its provisions (annual DCN published on DIC portal, and/or harmonized request procedure).
Transport Helicopter Flights
Transport helicopter missions are considered ‘Transportation Missions’ of ‘Military Transport Aircraft’ acc. to section 3 of the DIC TA and thus subject to the implementation of its provisions (annual DCN published on DIC portal, and/or harmonized request procedure).
IATA-non-compliant Dangerous Goods
During office hours:
National authority granting exemptions for DG
Flight Permissions, Finnish Transport Safety Agency
Email: flightpermissions@trafi.fi
Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)
At all times:
Defence Command Finland J3
Email: permit.defcom@mil.fi
Phone: +358 299 510 337
Other Contacts
Jaakko Rissanen
Email: jaakko.rissanen@mil.fi