Gällivare Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Gällivare Lapland Airport (ICAO ESNG) is a small regional airport in Norrbotten County, in Swedish Lapland. It sits about 9 km by road from the town of Gällivare, at an elevation of 313 m. The site began as the Kavaheden military airfield in the Second World War. Regular civilian flights started on 19 April 1971, when the runway was extended, and the current terminal building was completed in 1994.
Services at Gällivare Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsAvisView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsScandic Gällivare, Pensionat Augustin, Grand Hotel LaplandView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers33K33,240 in 2025
- Services4listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeStockholm time
- IATAGEVICAO ESNG
- Opened1971
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- GÄDomesticGällivare Airport TerminalPopulAir
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- GällivareWest of the airport9 km
- MalmbergetNorthwest of the airport10 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Gällivare Airport?
Gällivare Airport uses the following codes: IATA: GEV, ICAO: ESNG. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Gällivare Airport located?
Gällivare Airport is located in Gällivare, Norrbottena län, Sweden. The airport coordinates are 67.1324°, 20.8146°.
What services are available at Gällivare Airport?
Gällivare Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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