Oripaa airfield is located in south western Finland approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Turku and approximately
180 kilometres north west of Helsinki. Airfield is dedicated to sports aviation. Take-off method is towing. All pilots are expected to master tow launches.
There are pretty good facilities at the airfield. Mobile phone network coverage is good.

Flying season is from May to September. Long midsummer days provide plenty of opportunities for XC flights and tasks up to 100 km. Cloud base in summer is typically 1500-2200m. From July to August there is an increased risk of overdeveloping clouds. Terrain at the airfield is usually very dry, which may induce some dust devils from time to time. Midday conditions in the summer can be sometimes strong. Generally the thermal strength is in range on 4-6 m/s.
Thermals start developing around 10 a.m. being strongest around the midday. At summer time one can expect to find light lift even as late as 7 p.m.

You can view some XC flights from Oripaa at http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights-search/?filter[point]=22.75107%2060.87067&list[sort]=pts&list[dir]=down

Take off - 60.869984, 22.752005 - 101 m (331 ft) ASL.
Take-off method is towing. Towing direction depends on the prevailing winds. Surface at take off is gravel.

More information about the airfield http://lentopaikat.fi/en/oripaa-efop