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'''Dala Airport''' or '''Borlänge Airport''' {{airport codes|BLE|ESSD}} is situated southeast of [[Borlänge]], a city in the [[Dalarna]] province of Sweden. It is also 20 minutes from the city of [[Falun]].
'''Dala Airport''' or '''Borlänge Airport''' {{airport codes|BLE|ESSD}} is situated southeast of [[Borlänge]], a city in the [[Dalarna]] province of [[Sweden]]. It is also 20 minutes from the city of [[Falun]].


==History==
==History==
The airfield was built during the Second World War and was modernized in 1961. In mid 1960 the first civilian airlines arrived at Dala Airport. A new terminal building was completed in 1972 and Dala Airport AB took over the airport. The airfield was owned by the Swedish military until 2007.
The airfield was built during the 2nd World War and was modernized in 1961. In mid 1960 the first civilian airlines arrived at Dala Airport. 1972 saw the new terminal building finished and Dala Airport AB took over the airport. The airfield was owned by the Swedish military until 2007.
The all-time-high number of passengers was 210,000 in 1989. In 2006 there were about 33,000 passengers, declining from the previous year.
The all-time-high number of passengers was 210.000 in 1989. In 2006 there was about 33.000 passengers, declining from previous year.


Reasons for the decline include the deregulation of air traffic 1992. Before that SAS/Linjeflyg had monopoly on domestic flights and ticket prices were based on distance. After 1992 there was free competition and airlines could choose where to fly. The government paid the lowest bidder to fly unprofitable lines, which caused higher ticket prices. Another reason is faster trains (not much faster) to Stockholm (the most important connection), which also stopped at Arlanda from year 1999. Many passengers Borlänge-Arlanda continue on other flights, and the train is a good alternative from Borlänge. The road to Stockholm has been improved but not much. Higher cost awareness among companies has contributed also.
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The 166 km (by air) long Stockholm route was closed down in June 2011, then reopened for a short period September 2013-April 2014. In 2006 charter flights started to international tourist destinations. From 2012 international routes have more passengers than domestic.

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The 166 km (by air) long Stockholm route was closed down in June 2011, reopened a short period September 2013-April 2014. In 2006 charter flights started to international tourist destinations. From 2012 international routes have more passengers than domestic.


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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{{airport-dest-list
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| [[AIS Airlines]]<ref>http://ch-aviation.com/portal/news/34741-ais-airlines-assumes-majority-of-direktflygs-remaining-network</ref> | [[Göteborg Landvetter Airport|Gothenburg]], [[Malmö Airport|Malmö]]
| [[AIS Airlines]]<ref>http://ch-aviation.com/portal/news/34741-ais-airlines-assumes-majority-of-direktflygs-remaining-network</ref> | {{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Göteborg Landvetter Airport|Gothenburg]], [[Malmö Airport|Malmö]]
| [[Corendon Airlines]] | '''Seasonal charter:''' [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]]
| [[Corendon Airlines]] | '''Seasonal charter:''' {{flagicon|Turkey}} [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]]
| [[Evelop Airlines]]|'''Seasonal charter:''' [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]], [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]]
| [[Evelop Airlines]]|'''Seasonal charter:''' {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Gran Canaria Airport|Gran Canaria]], {{flagicon|Spain}} [[Palma de Mallorca Airport|Palma de Mallorca]]
| [[Thomas Cook Scandinavia]] | '''Seasonal charter:''' [[Rhodes Airport|Rhodos]]
| [[Thomas Cook Scandinavia]] | '''Seasonal charter:''' {{flagicon|Greece}} [[Rhodes Airport|Rhodos]]
| [[SunExpress]] | '''Seasonal charter:''' [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]]
| [[SunExpress]] | '''Seasonal charter:''' {{flagicon|Turkey}} [[Antalya Airport|Antalya]]
}}
}}


==Ground transportation==
==Ground transportation==
Bus 1 with Dalatrafiken takes you to downtown Borlänge. There is parking at the airport as well. One is free and is unlocked during the nights. The other one is locked during the nights and costs 25 SEK/night.
A bus connects the airport to downtown Borlänge.


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

Revision as of 13:05, 14 June 2017

Borlänge Airport

Dala Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military
OperatorDala Airport AB
LocationBorlänge, Dalarna, Sweden
Elevation AMSL503 ft / 153 m
Coordinates60°25′19″N 015°30′54″E / 60.42194°N 15.51500°E / 60.42194; 15.51500
Websitedalaflyget.se
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
14/32 2,310 7,579 Asphalt
Statistics (2015)
Passengers total26,804
International passengers16,482
Domestic passengers10,322
Landings (2015)3,357
Sources: airport web site[1] and DAFIF[2][3]
Statistics: Swedish Transport Agency[4]

Dala Airport or Borlänge Airport (IATA: BLE, ICAO: ESSD) is situated southeast of Borlänge, a city in the Dalarna province of Sweden. It is also 20 minutes from the city of Falun.

History

The airfield was built during the 2nd World War and was modernized in 1961. In mid 1960 the first civilian airlines arrived at Dala Airport. 1972 saw the new terminal building finished and Dala Airport AB took over the airport. The airfield was owned by the Swedish military until 2007. The all-time-high number of passengers was 210.000 in 1989. In 2006 there was about 33.000 passengers, declining from previous year.

Reasons for the decline include the deregulation of air traffic 1992. Before that SAS/Linjeflyg had monopoly on domestic flights and ticket prices were based on distance. After 1992 there was free competition and airlines could choose where to fly. The government paid the lowest bidder to fly unprofitable lines, which caused higher ticket prices. Another reason is faster trains (not much faster) to Stockholm (the most important connection), which also stopped at Arlanda from year 1999. Many passengers Borlänge-Arlanda continue on other flights, and the train is a good alternative from Borlänge. The road to Stockholm has been improved but not much. Higher cost awareness among companies has contributed also.

The 166 km (by air) long Stockholm route was closed down in June 2011, reopened a short period September 2013-April 2014. In 2006 charter flights started to international tourist destinations. From 2012 international routes have more passengers than domestic.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter services to and from Dala Airport:[5]

AirlinesDestinations
AIS Airlines[6] Sweden Gothenburg, Malmö
Corendon Airlines Seasonal charter: Turkey Antalya
Evelop AirlinesSeasonal charter: Spain Gran Canaria, Spain Palma de Mallorca
Thomas Cook Scandinavia Seasonal charter: Greece Rhodos
SunExpress Seasonal charter: Turkey Antalya

Ground transportation

Bus 1 with Dalatrafiken takes you to downtown Borlänge. There is parking at the airport as well. One is free and is unlocked during the nights. The other one is locked during the nights and costs 25 SEK/night.

See also

References

  1. ^ Dala Airport AB
  2. ^ Template:WAD
  3. ^ Airport information for BLE at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  4. ^ "Trafikstatistik svenska flygplatser 2015" (in Swedish). Swedish Transport Agency. Retrieved 26 January 2015. (Swedish)
  5. ^ Tidtabeller charter Borlänge 2016 (Swedish)
  6. ^ http://ch-aviation.com/portal/news/34741-ais-airlines-assumes-majority-of-direktflygs-remaining-network


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