Karlstad Airport


Karlstad Airport is situated 16 km from Karlstad city centre in Sweden.

Airlines and destinations

Statistics

From Transportstyrelsen and Karlstad flygplats.
YearPassengers
1999271,411
2000291,503
2001262,105
2002216,072
2003171,680
2004160,335
2005144,365
2006113,087
2007119,482
2008118,762
200984,880
201082,423
2011108,893
2012100,349
2013109,574
201483,288
201593,517
201685,848
201789,936

History

The airport was opened for traffic in 1997. The airport was built since the older Karlstad-Jakobsberg airport was causing noise to many residents due to its location 3 km from Karlstad city centre, and also because a longer runway was desired.