Kymi Airfield

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Kymi Airfield

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Kymi Airfield
Summary
OperatorCity of Kotka
Location Kotka, Finland
Elevation  AMSL 223 ft / 68 m
Coordinates 60°34′17″N026°53′46″E / 60.57139°N 26.89611°E / 60.57139; 26.89611 Coordinates: 60°34′17″N026°53′46″E / 60.57139°N 26.89611°E / 60.57139; 26.89611
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16/348502,789asphalt
Source: VFR Finland [1]

Kymi Airfield is an airfield in Kotka, Finland. [1] The Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum is located at the airfield.

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History

First aeroplane landed to field in 1943.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kymi, Finland – EFKY". VFR Suomi / Finland. Vantaa: Finavia. 18 November 2010. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2011.

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