Gavle – Sandviken Airport – GVX Gavle
Serving the city of Gavle and Sandviken, Gavle - Sandviken Airport is situated in Gavle municipality in Sweden. Locally called as Gestrike Airport, its airport code or IATA is GVX, while its locator code or ICAO is ESSK. GVX Airport is a public airport that serves domestic flight schedules only. Passengers that are traveling overseas can book a connecting flight from the airport. Gavle - Sandviken Airport is small in size so only medium-sized aircraft can be accommodated. Travelers that are planning to visit Gavle, Sweden should arrange for flight bookings earlier to avoid fully booked seats.
Best Time to Visit
Established in 1971, Gavle - Sandviken Airport was built for Sweden's military use. The airport has one runway with asphalt surface type and its length is around 6,600 feet. Despite the airport being built for military use, GVX also served scheduled passenger flights. In addition to commercial use, the airport is used for ambulance flights, taxi flights, and private planes. Travelers that are planning to tour around Gavle, the oldest city in Norrland, can charter a private jet. Currently, there are 3 flying clubs that are operating within the airport, Valbo Flying Club, Western Gastrikeleden Flying, and Gavle District's Flying Club.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Upon arriving at Gavle Airport, travelers can head off to Clarion Hotel Winn or at Elite Grand Hotel Gavle for their hotel bookings. The hotels feature modern amenities and are within walking distance to some notable landmarks in the area. Both hotels are less than 25-minutes drive away from the airport.
Passengers can also book their flights via Helsinge Airport.
