Instructions on how to apply for a pass for residents in the Imminent Field training area

The Finnish Air Force’s Imminent Field 2/25 exercise will cause changes in traffic arrangements and movement restrictions in the area of the Hiirola highway strip in Mikkeli in November 2025.

During the Finnish Air Force’s Imminent Field 2/25 air exercise, there will be traffic and movement restrictions in Hiirola area, Mikkeli, from 23 to 29 November 2025.

Movement in the training area of the Finnish Defence Forces is permitted only for those who have obtained a pass. A photo identification document (passport, driving licence, Kela card, ID card) must be presented upon request. A child under the age of 18 travelling with parents does not need a separate pass or identification document. Anyone under the age of 18 who moves alone must have his own pass and identification document with him.

Authorised persons are requested to note that traffic on the roads intersecting the highway strip during air operations is interrupted, and persons moving there must be prepared for delays.

On the basis of an application submitted by the deadline of 16 November 2025, the residents of the region and others in need of a permit for a valid reason will be issued a pass. Karelia Air Wing will notify of a pass issued using SMS by 18 November 2025. Permission will not be valid until confirmed. Subsequent applications will be processed by the Chief Security Officer of Karelia Air Wing: contact information by phone +358 299 230 330.

In addition, during the exercise, drone flying and hunting will be prohibited around the clock from 22 to 29 November 2025. The restrictions are based on operational security and flight safety.

Application for a pass

Apply for a pass by 16 November 2025: Application for a pass to the Air Force exercise area in Hiirola  ilmavoimat.info/kulkulupa-imminentfield25