Reserving an airspace

The Airspace Management Cell (AMC) is responsible for the daily planning and coordination of airspace use in accordance with the ASM Operations Manual. Instructions for airspace bookers are presented on this page.

AMC OPS contact information:
E-mail: amc.ops(at)ops-ansfinland.fi
Tactical AMC: TEL +358 29 150 2048 (on the day of operations)  
Pre-tactical AMC: TEL +358 29 150 2050 (before the day of operations)
AMC OPS backup: TEL +358 50 4000 220

1. Establishing a temporary danger area for the purposes of unmanned aviation by the AMC

The Airspace Management Cell (AMC) establishes danger areas for a maximum of two (2) weeks in accordance with section 11 of the Aviation Act and the conditions specified in section 3.10.2 of the ASM Operations Manual.

Applications concerning any other areas should be addressed to Traficom.

Establishing a temporary danger area is subject to a charge.

The price is EUR 240 (+VAT). The term of payment is 14 days.

The proposal for establishing a danger area must be presented to the AMC at 12:00 (LMT) on the previous day, at the latest.

Apply for a temporary danger area by using this form. See section 3.10.2 of the ASM Operations Manual and Finnish Defence Forces’ instructions for aerial photographers before filling in the form.

Confirm receipt of the application at the pre-tactical AMC by phone

The applicant is informed of the approved establishment of a temporary danger area via e-mail.

An approved temporary danger area is announced with a NOTAM bulletin and presented in the Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB) section at www.ais.fi/en and in Fintraffic Sky.

2. Aviation restrictions by order of an authority

In accordance with section 11 of the Aviation Act the Airspace Management Cell (AMC) must, in a manner it considers appropriate, restrict or prohibit aviation in a specific area for the following reasons:

1. by request of the rescue, police or military authorities, the Border Guard, Customs, a sea or air rescue centre, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, safety investigation authority or an aviation authority, for a period of no more than 7 days, if it is essential for aviation safety, national defence, police operations, rescue operations or public order and safety; or
2. at its own initiative, for a period of no more than 1 day, if there is an exceptional and particularly compelling reason to do so, related to aviation safety or national defence.

AMC implements airspace restrictions primarily by establishing a temporary restricted area (a danger area in international waters) or by activating an appropriate permanent restricted area or danger area. Authorities can present the order via phone or a form (in finnish)

3. Danger areas of general aviation

The operating procedures and reservation form for general aviation are available only in finnish.

4. Operations manual for Approved Agencies

The operating procedures and pre-notification form for Approved Agencies can be found below.