Kantinkangas airfield memorial in Karvia
The airfield of Karvia served as an auxiliary field for the Kauhava Airport, hosting fighter pilot training from 9 October 1939 to 9 July 1941. A total of 164 persons received further training at Kantinkangas to become service or fighter pilots to protect our country. The memorial was erected in collaboration by the aviation guild Lentovarikon Kilta, the municipality of Karvia and the local parish.
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Type of destination
Monument
Website
https://willikarvia.fi
Address
Karviantie 720, 39940 Karvia
Pricing
Free of charge.
Current information about the events on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kulttuurikeskusskantz/
Plan your trip
Public transport
Bus schedules: https://www.matkahuolto.fi/
The nearest train station is located in Parkano, about 35 km from Karvia. Train schedules: https://www.vr.fi/en
By roadThe monument is located about 6,8 km from the center of Karvia. It is along the 273 road.
The nearets bus stop is Kantin koulu 160 m away.
ParkingParking can be found near to the Cultural Centre Skantz.
