Estonian Air Force

The Estonian Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Estonian Defence Forces. Established on April 12, 1994, it succeeded the Soviet-era LenVO Estonian Military District (1940–1992). The air force is headquartered in Ämari Air Base, in the city of Ämari. It currently operates a mix of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. The primary fighter aircraft is the F-16 Fighting Falcon, acquired from the United States. Additionally, the air force operates a fleet of L-39 Albatros advanced training and light attack aircraft. It also maintains an inventory of utility and transport helicopters, including the UH-60 Black Hawk and the AS332 Super Puma. The primary air patrol tasks of the Estonian Air Force are airspace monitoring, air policing, and search and rescue missions. The air force regularly participates in NATO and international exercises to enhance its operational capabilities and interoperability with allied forces.

Key facts

Official Name Estonian Air Force
Local Name Eesti Õhuvägi
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
World rank#142
Active aircrafts6 (as of 2024)
Aircrafts on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Estonia air force

Number of active aircrafts by type

Aircraft type Active
Training 4
Transport 2

Aircrafts most used by Estonian air forces

Aircraft Active Type
R44 Raven 3
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
An-28 Cash 2
Soviet light transport aircraft, widely deployed in civil and military roles during the Cold War era.
L-39 Albatros 1
Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.

Full inventory in 2024

Estonian Air Force

Aircraft Type Model Active Ordered
Training R44
L-39
Transport An-28/M28