Estonian Air Force

Estonian Air Force
Õhuvägi
Emblem of the Estonian Air Force
Active	1919–1940 1991–present
Country	Estonia
Type	Air force
Role	Aerial warfare
Size	1,570 personnel
Part of	Estonian Defence Forces
Garrison/HQ	Ämari Air Base, Tallinn
Motto(s)	Pro patria ad astra! (For the Fatherland to the Stars!)
March	Lennuväepoiste laul
Engagements	War of Independence
Decorations	Estonian Air Force Service Cross
Commanders
Current commander	Brigadier General Toomas Susi[1]
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash

The Estonian Air Force (Estonian: Õhuvägi, [ˈɤhuvæki] ^ⓘ) is the aviation branch of the Estonian Defence Forces. The air force traces its history to 1918, and was re-established in its current form in 1991.

As of 2016, the Estonian Air Force has a strength of 1,568 personnel. It operates unarmed aircraft and several radar systems. Its main tasks are to provide surveillance of Estonian air space and support the country's ground forces. In addition, the air force hosts units from other NATO countries at its single operational air base.