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{{Short description|Airport in Sweden}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
|name = Stockholm-Bromma Airport
| name = Stockholm Bromma Airport
|nativename = Stockholm-Bromma flygplats
| nativename = <small>{{lang|sv|Stockholm Bromma flygplats}}</small>
|image = BrommaAirportTerminalEntrance KaptenKaos.jpg
| image = Stockholm Bromma Airport Logo.jpg
| image2 = File:Bromma Airport 2024 04.jpg
|IATA = BMA
| image-width = 250
|ICAO = ESSB
| image2-width = 250
|type = Public
| IATA = BMA
|owner =
| ICAO = ESSB
|operator = [[Swedish Civil Aviation Administration|Luftfartsverket]]
| type = Public
|city-served = [[Stockholm]]
|location = [[Stockholm Municipality]]
| city-served = [[Stockholm metropolitan area]]
| location = [[Bromma (borough)|Bromma]]
| metric-elev = Y
| opened = {{start date|df=y|1936|5|23}}
|elevation-f = 47
| hub =
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|coordinates = {{Coord|59|21|16|N|17|56|23|E|type:airport|display=inline,title|name=Stockholm-Bromma Airport}}
| elevation-f = 47
|website = [http://www.brommaairport.se/ www.brommaairport.se/]
| elevation-m = 14
|metric-rwy = yes
| coordinates = {{coord|59|21|16|N|017|56|23|E|region:ES|display=inline,title}}
|r1-number = 12/30
| website = [http://www.swedavia.com/bromma/ swedavia.com/bromma/]
|r1-length-f = 5,742
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| pushpin_mapsize =
|r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]
| pushpin_map_alt =
|stat-year = 2008
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Stockholm
|stat1-header = Passengers total
| pushpin_relief =
|stat1-data = 1,855,949
| pushpin_image =
|stat2-header = International passengers
| pushpin_label = BMA
|stat2-data = 145,526
| pushpin_label_position =
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| pushpin_mark =
|stat3-data = 1,710,423
| pushpin_marksize =
|stat4-header = Landings
| metric-rwy = yes
|stat4-data = 18,848
| r1-number = 12/30
|footnotes = Source: Swedish [[Aeronautical Information Publication|AIP]] at [[European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation|EUROCONTROL]]<ref name="AIP">[http://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/publicuser/protect/pu/main.jsp EAD Basic]</ref><br /> Statistics from LFV<ref>[http://www.lfv.se/en/Start-page/Press/Statistics2/Post.aspx Statistics]</ref>
| r1-length-f = 5,472
| r1-length-m = 1,668
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| stat-year = 2018
| stat1-header = Passengers total
| stat1-data = 2,501,589
| stat2-header = International passengers
| stat2-data = 309,010
| stat3-header = Domestic passengers
| stat3-data = 2,192,579
| stat4-header = Landings total
| stat4-data = 22,675 (2011)
| footnotes = Source: Swedish [[Aeronautical Information Publication|AIP]] at [[European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation|EUROCONTROL]]<ref name="AIP">[http://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/publicuser/protect/pu/main.jsp EAD Basic]</ref><br />Statistics: Swedavia<ref name=statistics>{{cite web |url=http://www.swedavia.se/en/Start-page/Press/Statistics/?airport=ESSB&startdatesel=72&stopdatesel=83 |title=Statistics |publisher=[[Swedavia]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120317223523/http://www.swedavia.se/en/Start-page/Press/Statistics/?airport=ESSB&startdatesel=72&stopdatesel=83 |archive-date=17 March 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=17 March 2012 }}</ref> Swedavia<ref name=statistics2013>{{cite web |url=http://www.swedavia.se/PageFiles/420/docs/dec_13/pax_2013.pdf |title=Passagerarstatistik |publisher=[[Swedavia]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140214063822/http://www.swedavia.se/PageFiles/420/docs/dec_13/pax_2013.pdf |archive-date=2014-02-14 }}</ref>
| owner = [[City of Stockholm]] (Landowner)
| operator = [[Swedavia]]
}}
}}


'''Stockholm-Bromma Airport''' {{airport codes|BMA|ESSB}} is an [[airport]] in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]]. Stockholm-Bromma Airport is located {{convert|4|NM|abbr=on|lk=in}} west northwest<ref name="AIP"/> of downtown Stockholm and is the closest to the city. Bromma is Sweden's fifth largest airport (2008) and the third largest airport near Stockholm, and third largest in Sweden in terms of take-offs and landings.
'''Stockholm Bromma Airport''' {{airport codes|BMA|ESSB}}, officially known as '''Bromma Stockholm Airport''', is an airport located in the [[Bromma]] district of [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]].


Situated approximately 7&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite web |title=ESSB/Stockholm City/Bromma General Airport Information |url=https://acukwik.com/Airport-Info/ESSB |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=acukwik.com}}</ref> (4.3&nbsp;mi) northwest of [[Stockholm City Centre|central Stockholm]], Bromma Airport is the closest airport to the city compared to the other commercial airports serving the Stockholm Metropolitan Area ([[IATA airport code]] STO) including [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport|Arlanda]], [[Stockholm Skavsta Airport|Skavsta]], and [[Stockholm Västerås Airport|Västerås]].

Opened on 13 May 1936 by [[Gustaf V|King Gustaf V]], it was the first airport in Europe to be built with [[Runway#Surface|paved runways]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyheter |first=S. V. T. |date=2020-10-30 |title=Se när kung Gustaf V inviger Bromma flygfält 1936 |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/se-nar-kung-gustav-v-inviger-bromma-flygfalt-1936 |access-date=2024-09-02 |work=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}}</ref> By 2023, Bromma Airport was Sweden's [[List of the busiest airports in the Nordic countries|fourth-busiest]] airport by passenger traffic,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Flygplatsstatistik - Transportstyrelsen |url=https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/sv/luftfart/Statistik/Flygplatsstatistik-/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.transportstyrelsen.se |language=sv}}</ref> primarily serving [[Domestic flight|domestic routes]].

As of 2025 the airport's only scheduled route is [[Västflyg]]'s service to [[Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport|Trollhättan]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jensen |first=Victor |date=2024-12-13 |title=Flygbolaget stannar på Bromma – trots höga kostnader |url=https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/trots-hogre-kostnader-flygbolaget-stannar-kvar-pa-bromma |access-date=2025-01-01 |work=Sveriges Radio |language=sv}}</ref> Bromma also operates [[Private aviation|private flights]], [[Air medical services|ambulance flights]] and [[general aviation]].<ref name="mitti">{{cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=Swedavia: Bromma lönar sig inte ekonomiskt |url=https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/swedavia-bromma-lonar-sig-inte-ekonomiskt-6.3.266216.27a8b93e2a |access-date=2024-12-31 |language=Swedish |quote=According to the memorandum, Bromma Airport also has a number of aviation operators that conduct various types of flight assignments, ranging from business aviation to socially important flights, such as medical transport. These players have not said anything about a change, according to Swedavia's memorandum.}}</ref> From 2016 to 2024, Bromma Airport was predominantly served by [[Braathens Regional Airlines]], which operated flights to various domestic destinations across Sweden before moving its operations to [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport|Stockholm Arlanda]].<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Nyheter |first=S. V. T. |date=2024-09-17 |title=BRA lämnar Bromma för Arlanda – ska flyga för SAS |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/bra-borjar-flyga-at-sas |access-date=2024-09-17 |work=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-07 |title=Finnair och Bra lämnar Bromma – oklar framtid för flygplatsen |url=https://www.dn.se/sverige/finnair-och-bra-lamnar-bromma-oklar-framtid-for-flygplatsen/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=DN.se |language=sv}}</ref>

Stockholm Bromma Airport is located on land owned by the [[Stockholm Municipality|City of Stockholm]]. The airport is operated by [[Swedavia]], a [[List of government enterprises of Sweden|state-owned company]], under a lease agreement with the city which expires in 2038.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-21 |title=Bromma flygplatsområde - Stockholms stad |url=https://vaxer.stockholm/omraden/stadsutvecklingsomraden/bromma-flygplatsomrade/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=vaxer.stockholm |language=sv}}</ref> Both Swedavia and the City of Stockholm wish to close the airport, with its annual losses estimated to come to one billion [[Swedish krona|SEK]] ''(€87 million)'' annually;<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=Swedavias vd önskar expressnedläggning av Bromma - nytt bolag kan bli… |url=https://archive.today/20241220113357/https://www.travelnews.se/flyg/swedavias-vd-onskar-expressnedlaggning-av-bromma/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=archive.is}}</ref><ref name="mitti" /> however, the [[Kristersson cabinet|current Swedish government]] maintains that they will not allow the airport to close before the end of its current mandate period in 2026.<ref name=":1" />
==History==
==History==
=== Early proposals and construction (1910s–1930s) ===
During the 1930s the need for a proper airport for [[Stockholm]], the capital city of [[Sweden]], became urgent. The airport was opened in 1936 by [[Monarch|King]] [[Gustav V]], and was the first airport in [[Europe]] to have [[Pavement (material)|paved]] runways from the start. During [[World War II]] Swedish and British aircraft flew to the [[United Kingdom]] from Bromma Airport. Since these flights sometimes carried [[Norway|Norwegian]] and [[Denmark|Danish]] refugees the airport became of interest for German spies, and two Swedish [[Douglas DC-3]] that had taken off from Bromma were shot down by the Germans during the war. After the war the airport flourished, two noted airlines that operated from the airport were [[Aktiebolaget Aerotransport]] (ABA) which subsequently became the Swedish partner in [[Scandinavian Airlines System|Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)]] and [[Linjeflyg]] (the Swedish main domestic airline which was later acquired by SAS). However the runway of Bromma was too short for the jet age and for intercontinental traffic in the 1960s (e.g. [[DC-8]]), and the capacity limit of Bromma could be foreseen, therefore the [[Stockholm-Arlanda Airport]] was built.
The idea of an airport near Stockholm was first proposed in 1918 by [[Enoch Thulin]], one of Sweden's leading aviation pioneers. Thulin suggested the establishment of an airport close to the capital city, as the existing airfield at [[Barkarby Airport|Barkarby]] was considered too far from Stockholm.<ref name="Bromma flygplats 85 år">{{Cite web |title=Bromma flygplats 85 år |url=https://www.sffsto.se/Bromma-flygplats-85-aar.htm |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.sffsto.se}}</ref> At that time, commercial aviation in Stockholm operated from [[Lindarängen]] seaplane station.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AirHistory.net - Junkers G24 aircraft photos |url=https://www.airhistory.net/aircraft/24572/Junkers-G24 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.airhistory.net}}</ref>


Elsewhere in Sweden, by 1923, airfields had been inaugurated at [[Malmö Bulltofta Airport|Bulltofta in Malmö]] and [[Torslanda Airport|Torslanda in Gothenburg]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kronologi över svenska flygplatsers historia |url=https://www.flygplatser.se/kronologi-over-svenska-flygplatsers-historia/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Svenska regionala flygplatser |language=sv-SE}}</ref> [[Stockholm Municipality|Stockholm City Council]] subsequently launched an investigation exploring locations for a new city airport, including [[Enskede-Årsta-Vantör|Årstafältet]] and [[Skarpnäck Airfield|Skarpnäck]]. Eventually, [[Riksby]], a rural location to the west of the city, was deemed suitable for the new airport.
With the opening of the Arlanda Airport in 1960–62, all international traffic moved there, the domestic traffic followed in 1983. Bromma became the domain of [[business jet]]s, [[general aviation]] and [[flight school]]s in addition to government use. Several of the old hangars were separated from the airport area and turned into shopping outlets adjacent to the airport. With the start of operations by [[Malmö Aviation]] with services to [[Gothenburg]], [[Malmö]] and [[London City Airport]] the airport has experienced something of a renaissance. In 2002 a new control tower was put into use on ''Ranhammarshöjden'' and the terminal which had become rundown after years of neglect was renovated. The airport underwent further improvements in 2005 and is now capable of separating passengers arriving from within and outside of the [[Schengen Agreement|Schengen]] area.


Construction of the new airport at Riksby began in 1933. The site partially included old marshland from an ancient lakebed. This marshy ground continues to affect the runway today, creating a dip in the runway.<ref name="Bromma flygplats 85 år"/> The airport was originally constructed with four intersecting runways measuring 2,024m, 1,411m 1,219m, and 969m in length.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stockholm Bromma Airport (flygplats) - Approach charts |url=https://konbriefing.com/mad/approach-charts/se-sweden/stockholm-bromma-airport-flygplats.html |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=konbriefing.com |language=en}}</ref> Only one runway remains in use.
[[Image:Grafair jet center fbo.jpg|right|thumb|The Grafair Jet Center FBO]]
Sweden's first FBO ([[Fixed base operator]]), Grafair Jet Center, was built in 2004 at the Stockholm-Bromma Airport. The Swedish CAA at the time, Luftfartsverket, announced a bidding process in 2003 for a contract to build a General Aviation terminal at the airport in order to improve the ground services provided for the general aviation customers flying to Stockholm and the Stockholm-Bromma Airport. [http://www.grafair.se Grafair] won the contract and went on to build the FBO, which was finished 11 November 2004. The Grafair Jet Center was voted the 3rd best international FBO in May 2008 in AIN - Aviation International News.<ref>[http://www.grafair.se/docs/ain_fbo_survey_2008.pdf AIN FBO survey]</ref>.


Beams from the old [[Traneberg Bridge]] were reused in the construction of Bromma's first hangar. Both the replacement Traneberg Bridge and Bromma Airport's buildings were designed by the same architect, [[Paul Hedqvist]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paul Hedqvist – arkitektur som präglat Stockholms stadsbild |url=https://www.hemnet.se/artiklar/inredning-inspiration/2014/11/06/paul-hedqvist-arkitektur-som-praglat-stockholms-stadsbild |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Hemnet |language=sv-SE}}</ref>
===Future===
[[Image:Bromma flygplats.jpg|right|thumb|Stockholm-Bromma Airport from the air. January 2006]]
Expansion of the airport is limited by noise issues, a lack of space, and the necessity to preserve the cultural heritage (the airport buildings). With the completion of the third runway at [[Stockholm-Arlanda Airport]] there is a capacity surplus at that airport, and there are conflicting views on whether to use the land occupied by Bromma Airport for residential and commercial purposes.


=== Inauguration and World War Two (1930s–1940s) ===
Bromma's main advantage over the much larger [[Stockholm-Arlanda Airport]] is its proximity to the centre of Stockholm (about 8&nbsp;km or 5 miles). However, Arlanda's [[Arlanda Express|fast rail link]], completed in [[1999]], means that Bromma's competitive edge in this respect is somewhat lost. Both airports are now 20 minutes from the [[Stockholm Central Station|Stockholm Central railway station]]. Although, far from all passengers using Arlanda International go there by train, however fast. For Bromma Airport there has been discussion about a future light railway to pass by. It is now being built ([[Tvärbanan]], to open year 2013), but it will not be so close, at least 1&nbsp;km.
Stockholm Bromma Airport was officially opened on 23 May 1936 by [[Gustaf V|King Gustaf V]]. The following summer nearly 100,000 people visited the airport. Notably, it was the first airport in [[Europe]] to feature [[Pavement (material)|paved]] runways from its inception. By 1937, [[KLM]] had begun landing its [[Douglas DC-3|DC-3]] aircraft at Bromma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bromma flygplats 85 år|url=https://www.sffsto.se/Bromma-flygplats-85-aar.htm|access-date=2024-09-02|date=25 May 2021|website=sffsto.se|language=sv}}</ref>


During [[World War II]], Swedish and British aircraft operated flights between Stockholm Bromma and the [[United Kingdom]]. These flights often carried [[Norway|Norwegian]] and [[Denmark|Danish]] refugees, making the airport a target of interest for German spies. Consequently, two Swedish [[Douglas DC-3]] aircraft, which had taken off from Bromma, were shot down by German forces during the war.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident Douglas DC-3-268 SE-BAF Hirsthals, Denmark [North Sea]|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19430827-3|access-date=2022-02-13|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident Douglas DC-3-268 SE-BAG Hållö Island|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19431022-2|access-date=2022-02-13|website=aviation-safety.net}}</ref><gallery>
Still Bromma Airport remains popular with both airlines and passengers, especially among those disliking large airports, and those preferring taxi as transportation in a foreign city.
File:Swedish royals at the opening ceremony of Bromma Airport.webp|King [[Gustaf V]] at Bromma's inauguration in 1936
File:Bromma flygplats invigning 1936a.jpg|Inauguration of Bromma airport in 1936
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=== Post-War (1940s–1960s) ===
===Environmental issues===
When the airport opened in 1936 the surrounding area was mostly rural, however as the city has expanded noise has become an issue. Therefore certain measures have been put in place, such as limiting airport operations to the daytime, limiting the type of commercial aircraft which are allowed to operate from the airport and soundproofing residential homes near the airport. There has also been a suggestion of denying [[general aviation]] and [[flight school]]s use of the airport, in order to lessen the impact on the surrounding community.


After the war, Stockholm Bromma Airport experienced growth, with two major airlines operating from the airport: [[Aktiebolaget Aerotransport]] (ABA), which later became the Swedish partner in [[Scandinavian Airlines System|Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS)]], and [[Linjeflyg]], the main domestic airline in Sweden that was eventually acquired by SAS.
==Surface transport==
===Bus===
*Buss 110 and 152 of the [[Stockholm Transit]] system stop at the airport or have a bus stop in close proximity to the airport. Travel time to central Stockholm is usually 30 minutes.
*Airport coaches travel directly between Stockholm-Bromma Airport and the City Terminal (approx. 20 min travel time) where airport coaches and a high speed train ([[Arlanda Express]]) connects to [[Stockholm-Arlanda Airport]]. There are also airport coaches to [[Stockholm-Skavsta Airport]].


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===Taxi===
File:Bromma flygplats, Stockholm, vykort, 1940-talet.jpg|Apron, 1940s
*There is a taxi stand at the airport, and the proximity to central [[Stockholm]] usually ensures that the availability is sufficient at most times.
File:Bromma stationsbyggnad interior 1940-tal.jpg|Terminal Interior, 1940s
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===Airport parking===
=== Opening of Arlanda Airport (1960s–1980s) ===
By the 1960s, Bromma's runway proved too short for the emerging [[Jet Age|jet age]] and intercontinental traffic, such as the [[DC-8]]. Additionally, the airport's capacity limitations became apparent. Originally built in a rural area, the airport found itself surrounded by an expanding city.
*There is parking at the airport, both at the terminal, short-term and long-term parking lots. Terminal parking costs 45 [[Swedish krona|Swedish kronor]]/h and is limited to one hour, while short-term and long-term parking is slightly less expensive depending on the length of time. The parking lots are managed by the airport authority [[Luftfartsverket]].


With the opening of [[Stockholm/Arlanda airport|Stockholm Arlanda Airport]] in 1962, all international traffic was transferred from Bromma Airport. In 1984, [[Linjeflyg]] and [[Scandinavian Airlines|Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)]] also relocated their domestic operations from Bromma to Arlanda.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historik |url=https://www.flygplatser.se/historik/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Svenska regionala flygplatser |language=sv-SE}}</ref> Stockholm Bromma Airport then became primarily used for [[business jet]]s, [[general aviation]], [[flight school]]s, and government purposes. In 1984 several old hangars were repurposed as Bromma Blocks, a retail park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-05-21 |title=Historia |url=http://www.brommablocks.se/Om-oss/Historia/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521043324/http://www.brommablocks.se/Om-oss/Historia/ |archive-date=21 May 2013 }}</ref> In 1988, SAS moved its headquarters away from Bromma.<gallery>
==Other tenants==
File:Bromma - KMB - 16001000218884.jpg|Bromma Airport in 1979 - now surrounded by Stockholm
Bromma Airport is home of two flight clubs (''Stockholms Flygklubb'' and ''SAS Flygklubb''), as well as two flight schools ('''LidAir''' and '''Airways''').
File:Bromma Blocks 2010d.jpg|Former [[hangar]]s repurposed as Bromma Blocks retail park
File:Exterior of SAS Head office building at Bromma Airport BMA, Stockholm. 1960s.jpg|SAS Head office building at Bromma Airport, 1960s
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=== Deregulated civil aviation and renewed activity (1990s–2024) ===
Following the 1992 deregulation of civil aviation in Sweden, [[Malmö Aviation]] began service to [[Gothenburg]], [[Malmö]], and [[London City Airport]]. This marked a period of renewed activity for the airport. In 2002, a new control tower was put into use, and the terminal, which had deteriorated after years of neglect, was renovated. Further improvements in 2005 enabled the airport to separate passengers arriving from within and outside of the [[Schengen Agreement|Schengen]] area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-27 |title=Bromma Beating The Odds |url=https://www.key.aero/article/bromma-beating-odds |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.key.aero |language=en}}</ref>

In 2003, the [[Swedish Civil Aviation Administration]], announced a bidding process for a contract to build a general aviation terminal for [[fixed-base operator]] (FBO) customers. [[Grafair]] won the contract and completed the FBO facility on 11 November 2004. The Grafair Jet Center was voted the third best international FBO in May 2008 by Aviation International News.<ref>[http://www.grafair.se/docs/ain_fbo_survey_2008.pdf AIN FBO survey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812202945/http://www.grafair.se/docs/ain_fbo_survey_2008.pdf|date=2010-08-12}}</ref>

During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in 2020, all flights at Stockholm Bromma Airport were suspended. [[BRA Braathens Regional Airlines|Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA)]], the main airline at Bromma, suspended all flights from 6 April 2020.<ref>[https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/skane/flygbolaget-bra-alla-avgangar-installda Flygbolaget BRA: Alla avgångar inställda]</ref> BRA resumed limited operations in late 2020. On 16 May 2021, the [[Tvärbanan|Bromma Airport tram station]] was opened.<ref name="SLL2">{{Cite web |title=Trafikstart för Tvärbanan till Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.sll.se/verksamhet/kollektivtrafik/aktuella-projekt/Tvarbanan-Kista-Helenelund/Nyheter/2021/05/trafikstart-for-tvarbanan-till-bromma-flygplats/ |access-date=18 May 2021 |website=Stockholms Läns Landsting |language=sv}}</ref>

In the summer of 2024, [[Swedavia]] conducted runway maintenance at Stockholm Bromma Airport. During this period, BRA relocated its operations to Terminal 3 at [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BRA ARN v.30-31 |url=https://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/nyheter/bra-arn-v.30-31 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.swedavia.se |language=sv}}</ref><gallery>
File:Tvärbanan_Bromma_flygplats_May_2021_01.jpg|''Bromma flygplats'' tram stop at Bromma Airport
File:Bromma_Airport_2024_03.jpg|Terminal interior
File:Bromma_Airport_2024_01.jpg|Arrivals entrance
File:Bromma_Airport_2024_02.jpg|Artwork of [[Amelia Earhart]] by Catrine Näsmark<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-04 |title=All Time High invigd på Bromma Stockholm Airport |url=https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/swedavia/pressreleases/all-time-high-invigs-paa-bromma-stockholm-airport-871608 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Mynewsdesk |language=sv}}</ref>
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=== Commercial decline and future uncertainty (2024–present) ===
In September 2024, [[Braathens Regional Airlines]] announced it would cease operations at Stockholm Bromma Airport by the end of 2024 and relocate to [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=KARL MEYER VON BREMEN |date=2024-09-17 |title=Flygbolaget BRA byter lämnar Bromma |url=https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/flygbolaget-bra-byter-lamnar-bromma-6.3.247357.e1f75ca91d |website=Mitt i Stockholm}}</ref> The relocation is part of a seven-year contract with [[Scandinavian Airlines|SAS]], set to begin in 2025. BRA attributed the decision to the decline in domestic air traffic following the COVID-19 pandemic, which had made its operations at Bromma unsustainable. According to the Stockholm [[Chamber of commerce|Chamber of Commerce]], the decision means that Bromma will likely lose around 90% of its traffic, potentially hastening its closure.<ref name=":12"/>

In December 2024, [[Finnair]] announced that it would also end its flights to Bromma, leaving [[Västflyg]]'s flight to [[Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport|Trollhättan-Vänersborg]] as the airport's only scheduled service.<ref name=":1" /> [[Swedavia]] confirmed a major reduction of operations at Bromma Stockholm Airport,<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title=Kraftig neddragning av personal på Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/minekonomi/a/lweLr3/bromma-flygplats-drar-ner-kraftigt-80-far-sluta |access-date=2024-12-07 |website=www.aftonbladet.se |language=sv}}</ref> with the workforce reduced from 120 to 41 employees. Approximately half of the displaced staff were offered positions at other Swedavia airports, primarily [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport|Arlanda airport]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-07 |title=Efter varslen – 80 får lämna Bromma flygplats |url=https://archive.today/20241207110446/https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/efter-varslen--80-far-lamna-bromma-flygplats-6.19.264721.f5f8f71f49 |access-date=2024-12-07 |website=archive.is}}</ref>

From January 2025, Bromma will operate on a smaller scale, with operations reduced to focusing primarily on private and business jets. ST-Luftfart, a union representing aviation employees, stated that Bromma will resemble more of an [[Aerodrome|airfield]] than an airport.<ref name=":02" /> In December 2024, the [[Swedish Armed Forces]] confirmed that a closure of Bromma would not have any consequences for national defence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=Kravet till regeringen från Swedavias vd: Snabba på beslutet om Brommas framtid |url=https://www.dn.se/sverige/kravet-till-regeringen-fran-swedavias-vd-snabba-pa-beslutet-om-brommas-framtid/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=DN.se |language=sv}}</ref>

== Future plans ==
Stockholm Bromma Airport is located on land owned by the [[Stockholm Municipality|City of Stockholm]], but is operated by [[Swedavia]] under a lease agreement with the city. The lease was last renewed in 2011 when the [[Alliance (Sweden)|centre-right]] majority in the Stockholm City Council voted to extend it until 2038.<ref name="Bromma Airport hopes for lift off">{{Cite news |date=2012-09-10 |title=Bromma Airport hopes for lift off |url=https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/5264486 |access-date=2024-09-02 |work=Sveriges Radio |language=en}}</ref> Under the terms of the current lease, by this deadline, the airport must be decommissioned, and the surrounding land must have undergone [[environmental remediation]] to remove contamination.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-14 |title=Styret i Stockholm vill fimpa avtalet om Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.travelnews.se/sverige/flyg/styret-i-stockholm-vill-fimpa-avtalet-om-bromma-flygplats/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Travel News |language=sv-SE}}</ref> Several groups have expressed desires for Stockholm Bromma Airport to close sooner than the current 2038 lease expiration.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />

=== Constraints on expansion ===
[[File:Stockholm Bromma Airport.jpg|thumb|268x268px|The airport is in close proximity to built-up areas]]
Due to its location, Stockholm Bromma Airport's potential for expansion is limited by several factors, including noise regulations, spatial constraints, and the obligation to preserve the culturally significant airport buildings. When the airport was inaugurated in 1936, it was located in a largely rural area. However, as Stockholm has expanded, the airport is now surrounded by urban development.

The Airport is required to operate under strict restrictions to minimise impact on the surrounding area. Noise levels must not exceed 55 and 65 [[Decibel|dBA]] in designated areas and the airport is limited to 80,000 flight movements per year by its lease with the City of Stockholm. Average noise emissions must remain below 89 [[EPNdB]], while scheduled flights face a stricter limit of 86 [[EPNdB]]. Flight operations are prohibited between 22:00 and 07:00 on weekdays and before 08:00 on weekends, except for emergency and governmental flights.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miljövillkor i Brommas miljötillstånd |url=https://www.swedavia.net/airport/bromma/start/om-flygplatsen/miljo/miljovillkor-i-brommas-miljotillstand |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.swedavia.net}}</ref>

=== Commercial viability ===
Stockholm Bromma Airport and [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport]] are both managed by government-owned airport operator [[Swedavia]]. While Bromma's close proximity to central Stockholm has been a significant advantage, the expansion of Arlanda, including the completion of the high-speed [[Arlanda Express]] rail link in 1999,<ref>{{Cite web |title=About A-Train |url=https://www.arlandaexpress.com/about-us/about-atrain |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Arlanda express |language=en}}</ref> and addition of a third runway in 2003, has diminished Bromma Airport's competitive position.

On September 14, 2020, Swedavia submitted a report to Sweden's [[Ministry of Climate and Enterprise (Sweden)|Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation]] regarding the operational viability of Stockholm Bromma Airport.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Swedavia submits requested impact assessment on possible early closure of Bromma Stockholm Airport to its owner |url=https://www.swedavia.com/bromma/news/swedavia-submits-requested-impact-assessment-on-possible-early-closure-of-bromma-stockholm-airport-to-its-owner/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.swedavia.com |language=en}}</ref> The report concluded that maintaining operations at both Bromma and Arlanda was no longer commercially justified.<ref name="aviationweek.com">{{Cite web |title=Stockholm Bromma 'no longer commercially viable,' Swedavia says {{!}} Aviation Week Network |url=https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/stockholm-bromma-no-longer-commercially-viable-swedavia-says-0 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=aviationweek.com}}</ref> Swedavia recommended consolidating air traffic at Arlanda, which it concluded could accommodate Bromma's capacity without requiring substantial infrastructure investments in the short term. It noted that long-term enhancements, including the potential construction of an additional runway at Arlanda, would still be necessary. The report indicated that Bromma was unlikely to remain operational beyond 2038.<ref name="aviationweek.com"/>

In September 2024, BRA's main owner [[Braganza (company)|Per G. Braathen]] announced that operating from Bromma had become unprofitable and that BRA would leave by late 2024.<ref name=":12"/> The Stockholm [[Chamber of commerce|Chamber of Commerce]] welcomed this decision, stating it likely signifies the end of Bromma's commercial viability. The Chamber stated that Bromma should be closed promptly, as it had been operating at a loss and relies on revenue from Arlanda, and emphasised their desire to have resources redirected towards the development of Arlanda instead.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-17 |title=Stockholms Handelskammare välkomnar besked om att flytta inrikesflyg i huvudstadsregionen till Arlanda |url=https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/stockholmshandelskammare/pressreleases/stockholms-handelskammare-vaelkomnar-besked-om-att-flytta-inrikesflyg-i-huvudstadsregionen-till-arlanda-3343132?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Alert&utm_content=pressrelease |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=Mynewsdesk |language=sv}}</ref> [[Finnair]] also terminated its flights to [[Helsinki Airport]], the airport's sole international route, on 31 December 2024, citing unprofitability.<ref>https://www.hs.fi/talous/art-2000010935093.html</ref>

As of December 2024, [[Swedavia]] has communicated to the Swedish government that it no longer sees a viable future for Bromma Airport, citing persistently low capacity utilisation and a lack of financial justification for its continued operation within the framework of the national aviation network.<ref name=":1" /> Bromma Airport’s continued operations are estimated to cost at least one billion [[Swedish krona|SEK]] ''(€87 million)'' annually for Swedavia,<ref name=":2" /> with the costs of operating Bromma subsidised by passenger fees other Swedavia airports.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-19 |title=Kravet till regeringen från Swedavias vd: Snabba på beslutet om Brommas framtid |url=https://www.dn.se/sverige/kravet-till-regeringen-fran-swedavias-vd-snabba-pa-beslutet-om-brommas-framtid/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=DN.se |language=sv}}</ref>

=== Political debate ===
The airport has been a subject of political debate for much of its history. Proponents argue that the airport is necessary to complement Stockholm Arlanda Airport and that it contributes to the region's air capacity and business activity. Critics argue that the region requires only one airport, and advocate for the repurposing of the approximately 142 hectares of land occupied by Bromma for housing development.<ref name="Bromma Airport hopes for lift off"/>

After the [[2014 Swedish general election|2014 general election]] in which [[Red-Greens (Sweden)|Red-Green Alliance]] gained control of both Stockholm City Council and the national government, plans emerged to close Bromma Airport to redevelop the area for housing.<ref name="Magnusson">{{Cite news |last=Magnusson |first=Mattias |date=2021-04-21 |title=När kan bostäder byggas på Bromma? |url=https://www.svd.se/ar-det-verkligen-sakert-att-bromma-laggs-ned |access-date=2021-04-24 |work=Svenska Dagbladet |language=sv |issn=1101-2412}}</ref> On September 14, 2020, Swedavia submitted a report concluding that maintaining operations at Bromma was no longer commercially justified.<ref name=":0" /> This finding bolstered the government's position, which in April 2021, announced renewed plans to proceed with the airport's closure,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nikel |first=David |title=Sweden's Third Biggest Airport To Close |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2021/04/24/swedens-third-biggest-airport-to-close/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> aiming to free up space for residential projects. A subsequent government report released in October 2021 suggested a closure timeline between 2025 and 2027, with all air traffic being consolidated at Arlanda.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sweden |first=Radio |date=2021-08-31 |title=Closure of Bromma airport possible in coming years, report says |url=https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/closure-of-bromma-airport-possible-in-coming-years-report-says |access-date=2021-10-26 |work=Sveriges Radio |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Magnusson"/>

However, after the [[2022 Swedish general election|2022 general election]], which was won by the right-wing [[Moderate Party|Moderate]]-led bloc, the newly formed [[Kristersson cabinet]] announced that plans to close Bromma early would not proceed.<ref>url= https://www.fastighetsnytt.se/samhallsbyggnad/politik/regeringen-bromma-flygplats-laggs-inte-ned/</ref><ref>url= https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/bromma-flygplats-laggs-inte-ner-infrastrukturministern-ger-besked-under-eftermiddagen</ref> Instead, the government indicated its ambition that the airport could be developed to support [[Electric aircraft|electric-powered aircraft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Regeringen: Bromma flygplats läggs inte ned |url=https://www.fastighetsnytt.se/samhallsbyggnad/politik/regeringen-bromma-flygplats-laggs-inte-ned/ |website=Fastighetsnytt |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bromma flygplats läggs inte ner - infrastrukturministern ger besked |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/bromma-flygplats-laggs-inte-ner-infrastrukturministern-ger-besked-under-eftermiddagen |website=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}}</ref>

In February 2024, Stockholm City Council's [[Swedish Social Democratic Party|Social Democrat]]-led leadership confirmed it would not renew Bromma Airport's lease beyond 2038,<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Nyheter |first=S. V. T. |date=2024-02-14 |title=Stockholms stad säger upp avtalet med Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/stockholms-stad-sager-upp-avtalet-med-bromma-flygplats |access-date=2024-09-02 |work=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}}</ref><ref>url=https://www.tn.se/naringsliv/35621/beskedet-bromma-avtal-skrotas-slutet-for-flygplatsen/</ref><ref>url= https://www.svd.se/a/bmkMXv/dagarna-ar-raknade-for-brommas-flygplats-skriver-kadir-kasirga-s</ref> and declared its intent to terminate the agreement with Swedavia regarding Bromma, aiming to establish a new urban district called "Bromma Parkstad".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kommunens nya drag i fajten om Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.dagenssamhalle.se/samhalle-och-valfard/stadsbyggnad/kommunens-nya-drag-i-fajten-om-bromma-flygplats/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.dagenssamhalle.se |language=sv}}</ref> [[Christian Democrats (Sweden)|Christian Democratic]] [[Minister for Infrastructure (Sweden)|Infrastructure Minister]] [[Andreas Carlson]] countered that the government would not accept an early termination of the agreement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-15 |title=Bromma flygplats ska läggas ner – ministerns svar |url=https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5tM2Of7EOj8lblguuM1MuH/ministern-slar-tillbaka-mot-avvecklingsplaner-varit-tydlig-fran-dag-ett |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.tv4.se |language=sv}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ministern slår tillbaka mot avvecklingsplaner: "Varit tydlig från dag ett" |url=https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5tM2Of7EOj8lblguuM1MuH/ministern-slar-tillbaka-mot-avvecklingsplaner-varit-tydlig-fran-dag-ett |website=TV4 |language=sv}}</ref>

In September 2024, [[Braathens Regional Airlines]] announced it will cease operations at Stockholm Bromma Airport by the end of 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Österberg/TT |first=Johanna Ekström/TT, Tobias |date=2024-09-17 |title=BRA slutar att flyga från Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.svd.se/a/eM5dXl/bra-borjar-flyga-at-sas |access-date=2024-09-17 |work=Svenska Dagbladet |language=sv |issn=1101-2412}}</ref> Upon this announcement, Swedavia's CEO, Jonas Abrahamsson, described BRA's decision to shift operations to Arlanda as a natural development, reinforcing the need for a political discussion about Bromma's future.<ref name=":12"/>

In December 2024, [[Minister for Infrastructure (Sweden)|Infrastructure Minister]] [[Andreas Carlson]] reiterated that no decision to close Bromma Airport would be made during the current government, as both the [[Kristersson cabinet|government]] and the [[Sweden Democrats]], under the terms of the [[Tidö Agreement]], insisted that the airport should remain operational.<ref name=":1" />


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Stockholm Bromma:
|Blekingeflyg operated by [[Avitrans]] |Ronneby

|[[British Airways]] operated by [[Sun Air of Scandinavia]] |Århus, Billund
{{Airport-dest-list
|[[Brussels Airlines]] |Brussels
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|Finnair | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport [begins 16 August 2010]
| [[NyxAir]] | [[Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport|Trollhättan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/fyrstadsflyget/pressreleases/klart-foer-aaterstart-av-reguljaerflyg-mellan-trollhaettan-vaenersborg-och-bromma-3149505 |title=Klart för återstart av reguljärflyg mellan Trollhättan-Vänersborg och Bromma |date=2021-12-08 |publisher=Trollhättan Vänersborg Airport |access-date=2022-01-23 |quote= |language=Swedish |trans-title=Ready for restart of regular air route between Trollhättan-Vänersborg and Bromma}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.trollhattan.se/startsida/naringslivocharbete/nyhetsarkiv-naringsliv-och-arbete/aterstart-av-flyglinje-till-stockholm/ |title=Återstart av flyglinje till Stockholm |date=2021-12-17 |publisher=City of Trollhättan |access-date=2022-01-23 |quote= |language=Swedish |trans-title=Restart of air route to Stockholm}}</ref><ref>[https://vastflyg.se/ Västflyg - Flyg till och från Stockholm Bromma från Trollhättan Vänersborg<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
|Flyglinjen |Jönköping
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|Flysmåland operated by [[Avitrans]] |Växjö
|[[Golden Air]] |Trollhättan
|Gotlandsflyg operated by Avitrans Nordic |Aarhus?! [begins 1 July], Hamburg?! [begins 20 June], Visby
|Gotlandsflyg operated by Golden Air |Visby
|Kalmarflyg operated by Avitrans |Kalmar
|[[Kullaflyg]] operated by Golden Air |Ängelholm
|[[Malmö Aviation]] |Gothenburg-Landvetter, Malmö, Umeå
|[[Nextjet]] |London-City [begins 16 August], Östersund, Trondheim
|[[Skyways Express]] operated by [[Direktflyg]] |Halmstad, Visby
|[[Skyways Express]] operated by [[Avia Express]] |Halmstad, Visby
|[[Sundsvallsflyg]] operated by Golden Air |Sundsvall
|Östersundsflyg |Östersund
}}
}}


==Accidents==
==Statistics==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 90%" width= align=
*On February 18, 1951, a [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] [[Vickers Valetta]] with 22 passengers and crew on a military flight suffered a failure of the No. 2 engine and radio problems while near Stockholm-Bromma Airport. Smoke was also seen coming from beneath the floor of the rear of the cabin. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing at the airport, however due to poor alignment with the runway and poor weather caused the aircraft to overshoot the runway. The aircraft climbed very poorly due to effects of airframe icing and the pilot made a forced belly landing on a clearing on high ground. One person was killed and the aircraft totally destroyed.
|+ '''Busiest European routes to and from Stockholm Bromma Airport (2023)'''<ref name="swedavia.se">{{cite web|url=https://www.swedavia.se/globalassets/statistik/destinationsstatistik_2023.xlsx|format=XLSX|title=Antal ankommande och avresande passagerare på Swedavias flygplatser, 2023|website=Swedavia.se|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>
*On April 1, 1951, a [[Scandinavian Airlines]] [[Douglas DC-3]] on a flight from [[Copenhagen]] [[Kastrup Airport]] to Stockholm-Bromma Airport crash-landed in a field near Stockholm-Bromma Airport. None of the 18 passengers or 4 crew members were killed, but the aircraft was a write-off.
|- style="background:lightgrey;"
*On 15 January 1977, [[Linjeflyg]] [[Linjeflyg Flight 618|Flight 618]] operated by SE-FOZ crashed at [[Kälvesta]] on approach due to ice accretion on the tailplane leading to a loss of control. All 22 people on board were killed.<ref name=ASN150177>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19770115-1 |title=Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=8 October 2009}}</ref>
! Rank|| Airport || Passengers handled || % change<br>2022/23
|-
|align=center|1|| {{Sort|6|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Malmö Airport|Malmö, Sweden]]}}||align=center|260,665||align=center|{{increase}} 2.0
|-
|align=center|2|| {{Sort|9|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Visby Airport|Visby, Sweden]]}}||align=center|190,010||align=center|{{increase}} 5.5
|-
|align=center|3|| {{Sort|1|{{flagicon|Belgium}} [[Brussels Airport|Brussels, Belgium]]}}||align=center|145,333||align=center|{{increase}} 2.3
|-
|align=center|4|| {{Sort|10|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport|Ängelholm, Sweden]]}}||align=center|123,274||align=center|{{increase}} 12.0
|-
|align=center|5|| {{Sort|2|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Göteborg Landvetter Airport|Gothenburg, Sweden]]}}||align=center|110,998||align=center|{{decrease}} 7.4
|-
|align=center|6|| {{Sort|8|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Umeå Airport|Umeå, Sweden]]}}||align=center|80,226||align=center|{{decrease}} 3.8
|-
|align=center|7|| {{Sort|3|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Halmstad Airport|Halmstad, Sweden]]}}||align=center|74,101||align=center|{{increase}} 8.8
|-
|align=center|8|| {{Sort|7|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Ronneby Airport|Ronneby, Sweden]]}}||align=center|53,721||align=center|{{increase}} 5.6
|-
|align=center|9|| {{Sort|4|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Kalmar Airport|Kalmar, Sweden]]}}||align=center|45,367||align=center|{{increase}} 40.7
|-
|align=center|10|| {{Sort|5|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Kristianstad Airport|Kristianstad, Sweden]]}}||align=center|21,598||align=center|{{increase}} 45.5
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Traffic by calendar year<ref name="Flygplatsstatistik">{{cite web|title=Flygplatsstatistik|url=https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/sv/luftfart/Statistik/Flygplatsstatistik-/|publisher=Transportstyrelsen|access-date=18 May 2020}}</ref>
! style="width:75px"| Year !! style="width:100px"| Passenger volume !! style="width:75px"| Change over previous year !! style="width:125px"| State Domestic !! style="width:75px"| Change over previous year !! style="width:100px"| EU !! style="width:75px"| Change over previous year
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2023
| 1 190 507 || {{increase}}{{0}}6,4% || 1 018 823 || {{increase}}{{0}} || 171 600 || {{increase}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2022
| 1 119 102 || {{increase}}{{0}}97,2% || 968 211 || {{increase}}{{0}} || 150 635 || {{increase}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2021
| 567 607 || {{increase}}{{0}}18,3% || 500 371 || {{increase}}{{0}} || 67 110 || {{decrease}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2020
| 479 400 || {{decrease}}{{0}}-79,6% || 405 226 || {{decrease}}{{0}} || |74 055 ||{{decrease}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2019
| 2 354 051 || {{decrease}}{{0}}-6,0% || 1 994 215 || {{decrease}}{{0}} || 359 528||{{increase}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2018
| 2 503 382 || {{decrease}}{{0}}-1,1% || 2 192 844 || {{decrease}}{{0}} || 310 335|| {{increase}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2017
| 2 532 403 || {{increase}}{{0}}1,1% || 2 241 626|| {{increase}}{{0}} || 290 777|| {{increase}}{{0}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2016
| 2,503,961 || {{increase}}{{0}}0.61% || 2,222,599 || {{increase}}{{0}}1.46% || 281,362 || {{decrease}}{{0}}5.68%
|- style="text-align:center;"
!2015
|2,488,779 || || 2,190,463 ||||298,316||
|- style="text-align:center;"

|}

==Other facilities==
Stockholm Bromma Airport is home of two flight clubs (''Stockholms Flygklubb'' and ''SAS Flygklubb''), as well as a flight school (''LidAir'').{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} The [[Air transports of heads of state and government#Sweden|state aviation]], which operates VIP flights for the ministers of the government, the royal family and other high ranked government officials, is based at Bromma Airport.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}

==Ground transport==
{{Infobox station
| name = Bromma flygplats tram stop
| operator = [[Storstockholms lokaltrafik|SL]]
| lines = Tvärbanan line 31
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system1=SL
|line1=31|left1=|right1=Bromma blocks
}}
}}
===Tram===
[[File:Tvärbanan Bromma flygplats May 2021 03.jpg|thumb|Tram stop at Bromma Airport]]
Tram services from Bromma Airport connect the airport to [[Alvik metro station|Alvik]], where passengers can transfer to the [[Stockholm Metro]]. The tram stop at the airport is called ''Bromma flygplats'', and the journey to Alvik takes approximately 9 minutes.

The tram line, known as the [[Tvärbanan]] (Line 31), was inaugurated in May 2021. Currently an extension of the Tvärbanan line is under construction, which will extend northward from to [[Rissne metro station|Rissne]], [[Kista]], and ultimately to [[Stockholm commuter rail|Helenelund Station]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyheter |first=S. V. T. |date=2021-05-16 |title=Nya Tvärbanans första etapp klar – trafikerar Bromma flygplats |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/stockholm/nya-tvarbanans-forsta-etapp-klar-trafikerar-bromma-flygplats |access-date=2024-09-02 |work=SVT Nyheter |language=sv}}</ref>

===Taxi===
Bromma Stockholm Airport features a taxi stand outside the terminals that exclusively serves 'ecotaxis' as part of its environmental initiatives. The airport is located approximately 7.4 kilometers from central Stockholm, with typical taxi rides taking around 20 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taxis |url=https://www.swedavia.com/bromma/taxi/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.swedavia.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Parking===
Bromma Airport offers parking managed by [[Swedavia]]. The main facilities include Express Outdoor Parking (P2) near the terminal and a [[Kiss and ride|Pick-up & Drop-off area]] limited to one-hour stays. The airport also provides designated parking for [[electric vehicle]]s, motorcycles, and passengers with reduced mobility. Leased parking is available for frequent travellers. The parking areas are open 24 hours a day<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parkering |url=https://www.swedavia.se/bromma/parkering/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=www.swedavia.se |language=sv}}</ref>

==Accidents and incidents==
*On 18 February 1951, a [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] [[Vickers Valetta]] with 22 passengers and crew on a military flight suffered a failure of the No. 2 engine and radio problems while near Stockholm/Bromma Airport. Smoke was also seen coming from beneath the floor of the rear of the cabin. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing at the airport, however due to poor alignment with the runway and poor weather caused the aircraft to overshoot the runway. The aircraft climbed very poorly due to effects of airframe icing and the pilot made a forced [[belly landing]] on a clearing on high ground. One person was killed and the aircraft totally destroyed.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
*On 1 April 1951, a [[Scandinavian Airlines]] [[Douglas DC-3]] on a flight from [[Copenhagen]] [[Kastrup Airport]] to Stockholm Bromma Airport crash-landed in a field near the airport. None of the 18 passengers or 4 crew members were killed, but the aircraft was a write-off.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
*On 15 January 1977, [[Linjeflyg Flight 618]], [[aircraft registration|tail number]] SE-FOZ, crashed at [[Kälvesta]] on approach to Stockholm/Bromma due to ice accretion on the tailplane, leading to a loss of control. All 22 people on board were killed.<ref name=ASN150177>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19770115-1 |title=Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=8 October 2009}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

{{Portal box|World War II|Sweden|Aviation}}
* [[List of airports in Sweden]]
*[[Stockholm-Arlanda Airport]]
* [[Swedavia]]
*[[Stockholm-Skavsta Airport]]
*[[Stockholm-Västerås Airport]]
* [[Stockholm Arlanda Airport]]
* [[Stockholm Skavsta Airport]]
*[[Swedish Civil Aviation Administration]]
* [[Stockholm Västerås Airport]]
*[[Bromma|Bromma borough, Stockholm]]
*[[List of the largest airports in the Nordic countries]]
* [[List of the largest airports in the Nordic countries]]
* [[Bromma]]
* [[Swedish Civil Aviation Administration]]


==References==
==References==
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{{AFHRA}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Commons category-inline|Stockholm-Bromma Airport}}
* {{official website|http://www.swedavia.com/bromma/}}
*[http://www.brommaairport.se Bromma Airport - official website]
*[http://www.grafair.se Grafair Jet Center]


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Stockholm Bromma Airport

Stockholm Bromma flygplats
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCity of Stockholm (Landowner)
OperatorSwedavia
ServesStockholm metropolitan area
LocationBromma
Opened23 May 1936 (1936-05-23)
Elevation AMSL14 m / 47 ft
Coordinates59°21′16″N 017°56′23″E / 59.35444°N 17.93972°E / 59.35444; 17.93972
Websiteswedavia.com/bromma/
Map
BMA is located in Stockholm
BMA
BMA
Location in Stockholm
BMA is located in Sweden
BMA
BMA
BMA (Sweden)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
12/30 1,668 5,472 Asphalt
Statistics (2018)
Passengers total2,501,589
International passengers309,010
Domestic passengers2,192,579
Landings total22,675 (2011)
Source: Swedish AIP at EUROCONTROL[1]
Statistics: Swedavia[2] Swedavia[3]

Stockholm Bromma Airport (IATA: BMA, ICAO: ESSB), officially known as Bromma Stockholm Airport, is an airport located in the Bromma district of Stockholm, Sweden.

Situated approximately 7 km[4] (4.3 mi) northwest of central Stockholm, Bromma Airport is the closest airport to the city compared to the other commercial airports serving the Stockholm Metropolitan Area (IATA airport code STO) including Arlanda, Skavsta, and Västerås.

Opened on 13 May 1936 by King Gustaf V, it was the first airport in Europe to be built with paved runways.[5] By 2023, Bromma Airport was Sweden's fourth-busiest airport by passenger traffic,[6] primarily serving domestic routes.

As of 2025 the airport's only scheduled route is Västflyg's service to Trollhättan.[7] Bromma also operates private flights, ambulance flights and general aviation.[8] From 2016 to 2024, Bromma Airport was predominantly served by Braathens Regional Airlines, which operated flights to various domestic destinations across Sweden before moving its operations to Stockholm Arlanda.[9][10]

Stockholm Bromma Airport is located on land owned by the City of Stockholm. The airport is operated by Swedavia, a state-owned company, under a lease agreement with the city which expires in 2038.[11] Both Swedavia and the City of Stockholm wish to close the airport, with its annual losses estimated to come to one billion SEK (€87 million) annually;[12][8] however, the current Swedish government maintains that they will not allow the airport to close before the end of its current mandate period in 2026.[10]

History

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Early proposals and construction (1910s–1930s)

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The idea of an airport near Stockholm was first proposed in 1918 by Enoch Thulin, one of Sweden's leading aviation pioneers. Thulin suggested the establishment of an airport close to the capital city, as the existing airfield at Barkarby was considered too far from Stockholm.[13] At that time, commercial aviation in Stockholm operated from Lindarängen seaplane station.[14]

Elsewhere in Sweden, by 1923, airfields had been inaugurated at Bulltofta in Malmö and Torslanda in Gothenburg.[15] Stockholm City Council subsequently launched an investigation exploring locations for a new city airport, including Årstafältet and Skarpnäck. Eventually, Riksby, a rural location to the west of the city, was deemed suitable for the new airport.

Construction of the new airport at Riksby began in 1933. The site partially included old marshland from an ancient lakebed. This marshy ground continues to affect the runway today, creating a dip in the runway.[13] The airport was originally constructed with four intersecting runways measuring 2,024m, 1,411m 1,219m, and 969m in length.[16] Only one runway remains in use.

Beams from the old Traneberg Bridge were reused in the construction of Bromma's first hangar. Both the replacement Traneberg Bridge and Bromma Airport's buildings were designed by the same architect, Paul Hedqvist.[17]

Inauguration and World War Two (1930s–1940s)

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Stockholm Bromma Airport was officially opened on 23 May 1936 by King Gustaf V. The following summer nearly 100,000 people visited the airport. Notably, it was the first airport in Europe to feature paved runways from its inception. By 1937, KLM had begun landing its DC-3 aircraft at Bromma.[18]

During World War II, Swedish and British aircraft operated flights between Stockholm Bromma and the United Kingdom. These flights often carried Norwegian and Danish refugees, making the airport a target of interest for German spies. Consequently, two Swedish Douglas DC-3 aircraft, which had taken off from Bromma, were shot down by German forces during the war.[19][20]

  • King Gustaf V at Bromma's inauguration in 1936
    King Gustaf V at Bromma's inauguration in 1936
  • Inauguration of Bromma airport in 1936
    Inauguration of Bromma airport in 1936

Post-War (1940s–1960s)

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After the war, Stockholm Bromma Airport experienced growth, with two major airlines operating from the airport: Aktiebolaget Aerotransport (ABA), which later became the Swedish partner in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), and Linjeflyg, the main domestic airline in Sweden that was eventually acquired by SAS.

  • Apron, 1940s
    Apron, 1940s
  • Terminal Interior, 1940s
    Terminal Interior, 1940s

Opening of Arlanda Airport (1960s–1980s)

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By the 1960s, Bromma's runway proved too short for the emerging jet age and intercontinental traffic, such as the DC-8. Additionally, the airport's capacity limitations became apparent. Originally built in a rural area, the airport found itself surrounded by an expanding city.

With the opening of Stockholm Arlanda Airport in 1962, all international traffic was transferred from Bromma Airport. In 1984, Linjeflyg and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) also relocated their domestic operations from Bromma to Arlanda.[21] Stockholm Bromma Airport then became primarily used for business jets, general aviation, flight schools, and government purposes. In 1984 several old hangars were repurposed as Bromma Blocks, a retail park.[22] In 1988, SAS moved its headquarters away from Bromma.

  • Bromma Airport in 1979 - now surrounded by Stockholm
    Bromma Airport in 1979 - now surrounded by Stockholm
  • Former hangars repurposed as Bromma Blocks retail park
    Former hangars repurposed as Bromma Blocks retail park
  • SAS Head office building at Bromma Airport, 1960s
    SAS Head office building at Bromma Airport, 1960s

Deregulated civil aviation and renewed activity (1990s–2024)

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Following the 1992 deregulation of civil aviation in Sweden, Malmö Aviation began service to Gothenburg, Malmö, and London City Airport. This marked a period of renewed activity for the airport. In 2002, a new control tower was put into use, and the terminal, which had deteriorated after years of neglect, was renovated. Further improvements in 2005 enabled the airport to separate passengers arriving from within and outside of the Schengen area.[23]

In 2003, the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration, announced a bidding process for a contract to build a general aviation terminal for fixed-base operator (FBO) customers. Grafair won the contract and completed the FBO facility on 11 November 2004. The Grafair Jet Center was voted the third best international FBO in May 2008 by Aviation International News.[24]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, all flights at Stockholm Bromma Airport were suspended. Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), the main airline at Bromma, suspended all flights from 6 April 2020.[25] BRA resumed limited operations in late 2020. On 16 May 2021, the Bromma Airport tram station was opened.[26]

In the summer of 2024, Swedavia conducted runway maintenance at Stockholm Bromma Airport. During this period, BRA relocated its operations to Terminal 3 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.[27]

  • Bromma flygplats tram stop at Bromma Airport
    Bromma flygplats tram stop at Bromma Airport
  • Terminal interior
    Terminal interior
  • Arrivals entrance
    Arrivals entrance
  • Artwork of Amelia Earhart by Catrine Näsmark[28]
    Artwork of Amelia Earhart by Catrine Näsmark[28]

Commercial decline and future uncertainty (2024–present)

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In September 2024, Braathens Regional Airlines announced it would cease operations at Stockholm Bromma Airport by the end of 2024 and relocate to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.[29] The relocation is part of a seven-year contract with SAS, set to begin in 2025. BRA attributed the decision to the decline in domestic air traffic following the COVID-19 pandemic, which had made its operations at Bromma unsustainable. According to the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the decision means that Bromma will likely lose around 90% of its traffic, potentially hastening its closure.[9]

In December 2024, Finnair announced that it would also end its flights to Bromma, leaving Västflyg's flight to Trollhättan-Vänersborg as the airport's only scheduled service.[10] Swedavia confirmed a major reduction of operations at Bromma Stockholm Airport,[30] with the workforce reduced from 120 to 41 employees. Approximately half of the displaced staff were offered positions at other Swedavia airports, primarily Arlanda airport.[31]

From January 2025, Bromma will operate on a smaller scale, with operations reduced to focusing primarily on private and business jets. ST-Luftfart, a union representing aviation employees, stated that Bromma will resemble more of an airfield than an airport.[30] In December 2024, the Swedish Armed Forces confirmed that a closure of Bromma would not have any consequences for national defence.[32]

Future plans

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Stockholm Bromma Airport is located on land owned by the City of Stockholm, but is operated by Swedavia under a lease agreement with the city. The lease was last renewed in 2011 when the centre-right majority in the Stockholm City Council voted to extend it until 2038.[33] Under the terms of the current lease, by this deadline, the airport must be decommissioned, and the surrounding land must have undergone environmental remediation to remove contamination.[34] Several groups have expressed desires for Stockholm Bromma Airport to close sooner than the current 2038 lease expiration.[10][35][36]

Constraints on expansion

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The airport is in close proximity to built-up areas

Due to its location, Stockholm Bromma Airport's potential for expansion is limited by several factors, including noise regulations, spatial constraints, and the obligation to preserve the culturally significant airport buildings. When the airport was inaugurated in 1936, it was located in a largely rural area. However, as Stockholm has expanded, the airport is now surrounded by urban development.

The Airport is required to operate under strict restrictions to minimise impact on the surrounding area. Noise levels must not exceed 55 and 65 dBA in designated areas and the airport is limited to 80,000 flight movements per year by its lease with the City of Stockholm. Average noise emissions must remain below 89 EPNdB, while scheduled flights face a stricter limit of 86 EPNdB. Flight operations are prohibited between 22:00 and 07:00 on weekdays and before 08:00 on weekends, except for emergency and governmental flights.[37]

Commercial viability

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Stockholm Bromma Airport and Stockholm Arlanda Airport are both managed by government-owned airport operator Swedavia. While Bromma's close proximity to central Stockholm has been a significant advantage, the expansion of Arlanda, including the completion of the high-speed Arlanda Express rail link in 1999,[38] and addition of a third runway in 2003, has diminished Bromma Airport's competitive position.

On September 14, 2020, Swedavia submitted a report to Sweden's Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation regarding the operational viability of Stockholm Bromma Airport.[35] The report concluded that maintaining operations at both Bromma and Arlanda was no longer commercially justified.[39] Swedavia recommended consolidating air traffic at Arlanda, which it concluded could accommodate Bromma's capacity without requiring substantial infrastructure investments in the short term. It noted that long-term enhancements, including the potential construction of an additional runway at Arlanda, would still be necessary. The report indicated that Bromma was unlikely to remain operational beyond 2038.[39]

In September 2024, BRA's main owner Per G. Braathen announced that operating from Bromma had become unprofitable and that BRA would leave by late 2024.[9] The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce welcomed this decision, stating it likely signifies the end of Bromma's commercial viability. The Chamber stated that Bromma should be closed promptly, as it had been operating at a loss and relies on revenue from Arlanda, and emphasised their desire to have resources redirected towards the development of Arlanda instead.[40] Finnair also terminated its flights to Helsinki Airport, the airport's sole international route, on 31 December 2024, citing unprofitability.[41]

As of December 2024, Swedavia has communicated to the Swedish government that it no longer sees a viable future for Bromma Airport, citing persistently low capacity utilisation and a lack of financial justification for its continued operation within the framework of the national aviation network.[10] Bromma Airport’s continued operations are estimated to cost at least one billion SEK (€87 million) annually for Swedavia,[12] with the costs of operating Bromma subsidised by passenger fees other Swedavia airports.[42]

Political debate

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The airport has been a subject of political debate for much of its history. Proponents argue that the airport is necessary to complement Stockholm Arlanda Airport and that it contributes to the region's air capacity and business activity. Critics argue that the region requires only one airport, and advocate for the repurposing of the approximately 142 hectares of land occupied by Bromma for housing development.[33]

After the 2014 general election in which Red-Green Alliance gained control of both Stockholm City Council and the national government, plans emerged to close Bromma Airport to redevelop the area for housing.[43] On September 14, 2020, Swedavia submitted a report concluding that maintaining operations at Bromma was no longer commercially justified.[35] This finding bolstered the government's position, which in April 2021, announced renewed plans to proceed with the airport's closure,[44] aiming to free up space for residential projects. A subsequent government report released in October 2021 suggested a closure timeline between 2025 and 2027, with all air traffic being consolidated at Arlanda.[45][43]

However, after the 2022 general election, which was won by the right-wing Moderate-led bloc, the newly formed Kristersson cabinet announced that plans to close Bromma early would not proceed.[46][47] Instead, the government indicated its ambition that the airport could be developed to support electric-powered aircraft.[48][49]

In February 2024, Stockholm City Council's Social Democrat-led leadership confirmed it would not renew Bromma Airport's lease beyond 2038,[36][50][51] and declared its intent to terminate the agreement with Swedavia regarding Bromma, aiming to establish a new urban district called "Bromma Parkstad".[52] Christian Democratic Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson countered that the government would not accept an early termination of the agreement.[53][54]

In September 2024, Braathens Regional Airlines announced it will cease operations at Stockholm Bromma Airport by the end of 2024.[55] Upon this announcement, Swedavia's CEO, Jonas Abrahamsson, described BRA's decision to shift operations to Arlanda as a natural development, reinforcing the need for a political discussion about Bromma's future.[9]

In December 2024, Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson reiterated that no decision to close Bromma Airport would be made during the current government, as both the government and the Sweden Democrats, under the terms of the Tidö Agreement, insisted that the airport should remain operational.[10]

Airlines and destinations

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The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Stockholm Bromma:

AirlinesDestinations
NyxAir Trollhättan[56][57][58]

Statistics

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Busiest European routes to and from Stockholm Bromma Airport (2023)[59]
Rank Airport Passengers handled % change
2022/23
1 Sweden Malmö, Sweden 260,665 Increase 2.0
2 Sweden Visby, Sweden 190,010 Increase 5.5
3 Belgium Brussels, Belgium 145,333 Increase 2.3
4 Sweden Ängelholm, Sweden 123,274 Increase 12.0
5 Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden 110,998 Decrease 7.4
6 Sweden Umeå, Sweden 80,226 Decrease 3.8
7 Sweden Halmstad, Sweden 74,101 Increase 8.8
8 Sweden Ronneby, Sweden 53,721 Increase 5.6
9 Sweden Kalmar, Sweden 45,367 Increase 40.7
10 Sweden Kristianstad, Sweden 21,598 Increase 45.5
Traffic by calendar year[60]
Year Passenger volume Change over previous year State Domestic Change over previous year EU Change over previous year
2023 1 190 507 Increase6,4% 1 018 823 Increase 171 600 Increase
2022 1 119 102 Increase97,2% 968 211 Increase 150 635 Increase
2021 567 607 Increase18,3% 500 371 Increase 67 110 Decrease
2020 479 400 Decrease-79,6% 405 226 Decrease 74 055 Decrease
2019 2 354 051 Decrease-6,0% 1 994 215 Decrease 359 528 Increase
2018 2 503 382 Decrease-1,1% 2 192 844 Decrease 310 335 Increase
2017 2 532 403 Increase1,1% 2 241 626 Increase 290 777 Increase
2016 2,503,961 Increase0.61% 2,222,599 Increase1.46% 281,362 Decrease5.68%
2015 2,488,779 2,190,463 298,316

Other facilities

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Stockholm Bromma Airport is home of two flight clubs (Stockholms Flygklubb and SAS Flygklubb), as well as a flight school (LidAir).[citation needed] The state aviation, which operates VIP flights for the ministers of the government, the royal family and other high ranked government officials, is based at Bromma Airport.[citation needed]

Ground transport

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Bromma flygplats tram stop
General information
Operated bySL
Line(s)Tvärbanan line 31
Services
Preceding station SL Local & Light Rail SL Local & Light Rail Following station
Terminus Tvärbanan Line 31 Bromma blocks
towards Alviks strand

Tram

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Tram stop at Bromma Airport

Tram services from Bromma Airport connect the airport to Alvik, where passengers can transfer to the Stockholm Metro. The tram stop at the airport is called Bromma flygplats, and the journey to Alvik takes approximately 9 minutes.

The tram line, known as the Tvärbanan (Line 31), was inaugurated in May 2021. Currently an extension of the Tvärbanan line is under construction, which will extend northward from to Rissne, Kista, and ultimately to Helenelund Station.[61]

Taxi

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Bromma Stockholm Airport features a taxi stand outside the terminals that exclusively serves 'ecotaxis' as part of its environmental initiatives. The airport is located approximately 7.4 kilometers from central Stockholm, with typical taxi rides taking around 20 minutes.[62]

Parking

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Bromma Airport offers parking managed by Swedavia. The main facilities include Express Outdoor Parking (P2) near the terminal and a Pick-up & Drop-off area limited to one-hour stays. The airport also provides designated parking for electric vehicles, motorcycles, and passengers with reduced mobility. Leased parking is available for frequent travellers. The parking areas are open 24 hours a day[63]

Accidents and incidents

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  • On 18 February 1951, a RAF Vickers Valetta with 22 passengers and crew on a military flight suffered a failure of the No. 2 engine and radio problems while near Stockholm/Bromma Airport. Smoke was also seen coming from beneath the floor of the rear of the cabin. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing at the airport, however due to poor alignment with the runway and poor weather caused the aircraft to overshoot the runway. The aircraft climbed very poorly due to effects of airframe icing and the pilot made a forced belly landing on a clearing on high ground. One person was killed and the aircraft totally destroyed.[citation needed]
  • On 1 April 1951, a Scandinavian Airlines Douglas DC-3 on a flight from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Stockholm Bromma Airport crash-landed in a field near the airport. None of the 18 passengers or 4 crew members were killed, but the aircraft was a write-off.[citation needed]
  • On 15 January 1977, Linjeflyg Flight 618, tail number SE-FOZ, crashed at Kälvesta on approach to Stockholm/Bromma due to ice accretion on the tailplane, leading to a loss of control. All 22 people on board were killed.[64]

See also

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

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