Gallivare Airport
Gällivare Airport is a medium airport serving Gällivare in northern Sweden, giving travellers a practical air link into Swedish Lapland and the wider Norrbotten region. Identified by the codes GEV and ESNG, it is a useful gateway for visitors heading to Arctic landscapes, mining communities, outdoor adventures, and seasonal experiences such as winter snow activities and summer hiking under long daylight hours.
About Gallivare Airport
Gällivare Airport is a medium airport serving Gällivare in northern Sweden, giving travellers a practical air link into Swedish Lapland and the wider Norrbotten region. Identified by the codes GEV and ESNG, it is a useful gateway for visitors heading to Arctic landscapes, mining communities, outdoor adventures, and seasonal experiences such as winter snow activities and summer hiking under long daylight hours.
Overview
Gällivare Airport is a medium airport serving Gällivare in northern Sweden, giving travellers a practical air link into Swedish Lapland and the wider Norrbotten region. Identified by the codes GEV and ESNG, it is a useful gateway for visitors heading to Arctic landscapes, mining communities, outdoor adventures, and seasonal experiences such as winter snow activities and summer hiking under long daylight hours.
What travellers should know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 1027 ft (313 m), which reflects its inland northern setting.
- It has one runway, 12/30, measuring 5623 ft, with an asphalt surface and lighting for added operational support.
- Local time follows the Europe/Stockholm time zone, so international visitors should check connections and seasonal clock changes carefully.
- As a medium airport, it is typically easier to navigate than a large hub, which can mean shorter walking distances and a simpler arrival experience.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, the main advantage of Gällivare Airport is convenience: it places you close to the town of Gällivare without the scale or complexity of a major international airport. That makes arrivals and departures feel straightforward, especially if you are continuing by road to nearby nature areas, winter resorts, or regional workplaces. Its single lighted runway also signals an airport built for dependable regional access in a part of Sweden where weather, distance, and daylight can shape travel plans.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Gallivare Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Gallivare Airport is located in Gallivare, Sweden (Europe), at coordinates 67.130°, 20.820°.
- Its IATA code is GEV and its ICAO code is ESNG.
- Gallivare Airport serves Gallivare, Sweden. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gallivare Airport operates on Europe/Stockholm local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gallivare Airport sits at latitude 67.130° and longitude 20.820°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GEV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GEV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GEV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Sweden. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.