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Gateway to Swedish Lapland and Arctic wilderness.
Location
Gällivare, Sweden
Gällivare Airport (IATA: GEV, ICAO: ESNG) is a regional airport serving the town of Gällivare in Swedish Lapland, northern Sweden. It provides essential air connectivity for a remote area known for iron ore mining, outdoor tourism, and the Swedish fell landscape.
The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting Gällivare to Stockholm and other Swedish cities, supporting both the local mining industry and tourism related to activities such as skiing, dog sledding, and northern lights viewing. It is operated by Swedavia, Sweden's national airport operator.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes typical of a regional northern Swedish airport.
Getting to & from
Bus and taxi services connect the airport to Gällivare town centre, located approximately a few kilometres away.
Airlines here
SAS and its regional partners have historically served Gällivare Airport, operating routes primarily to Stockholm Arlanda.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by Swedavia, the Swedish state-owned airport authority.
- ›Located north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland.
- ›The region around Gällivare is home to LKAB, one of Europe's largest iron ore mining operations.
- ›The airport is a starting point for visitors to nearby Muddus and Stora Sjöfallet national parks.
- ›Winter operations include handling tourists seeking the northern lights and Arctic experiences.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
