Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum

The Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum displays many aircraft and flying equipment inside a restored hangar at Lahti-Vesivehmaa airport. The collection features different types of planes from various periods of aviation history.

The Finnish Air Force began storing retired aircraft here in 1948, initially placing 44 wooden planes in a hangar. This collection formed the foundation for today's museum.

A local aviation society maintains the collection, showing how Finland preserves its flying heritage through careful work. Visitors can see how old aircraft are restored and kept for future generations.

The museum is open on weekends during the warmer months, with daytime hours ideal for touring the exhibits. Groups can arrange special visits outside regular times by contacting ahead.

The museum holds the world's last complete Blackburn Ripon IIF aircraft, a rare British military plane. Alongside it sit unusual Finnish models like the I.V.L. K.1 Kurki and French types such as the Caudron C.59.

Location: Asikkala

Operator: Lahden Ilmasilta ry

Website: https://ilmailumuseot.fi/museot/paijat-hameen-ilmailumuseo--paijanne-tavastia-aviation-museum

GPS coordinates: 61.14442,25.68725

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00