Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (ICAO: EFTP, IATA: TMP) is Finland's second-largest airport and a crucial NATO military base, located just 13 kilometers southwest of the city of Tampere. As a vital gateway to both domestic and international destinations, this airport seamlessly blends commercial and military aviation. The Rudolf now brings this airfield to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Key features of this release include open military hangars and the original GA area. The main terminals are also recreated: Terminal 1 primarily handles scheduled international and domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is dedicated to low-cost carriers and charter flights. The scenery also features the Patria Hangar. Patria, a leading Finnish aerospace and defense company, operates a major facility at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, providing advanced MRO services for both military and civilian aircraft. Additionally, Patria runs one of Finland's largest Flight Schools at the airport, where some future pilots will continue their careers at Finnair or the Finnish Air Force.
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is a significant NATO military base operated by the Finnish Air Force. It forms part of the Satakunta Air Command, supporting national defense operations and training exercises. TMP is strategically important in the Nordic countries for NATO, hosting American military forces alongside the Swedish and Canadian armed forces currently stationed there.
Tampere–Pirkkala Airport is now available exclusively on Flightsim.to - priced at $ 11.69 USD excl. VAT.