Norrkoping Airport – NRK

Norrkoping Airport is located less than a mile from Norrkoping, Sweden. It serves the city and its neighboring areas. The public airport is owned by the local government and is operated by the Norrkoping Municipality. Working under the IATA code NRK and the ICAO code ESSP, the airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet above mean sea level. Its coordinates are 58°35′10″N 016°13′54″E. In 2013, Norrkoping Airport handled 109,160 passengers, which made it the 22nd busiest airport in Sweden for that year. In 2016, it handled 99,609 passengers. It has one runway, which measures 7,228 feet and has an asphalt surface.

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The airport was constructed in 1934. It had the greatest number of passengers handled in the 1980s, but has steadily declined since. This is mostly due to the addition of the train line that connects to Arlanda. Airlines that serve the airport include BRA Braathens Regional Airlines, Freebird, Jet Time, and Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia. These handle seasonal flights with destinations that include Antalya, Visby, Mallorca, Chania, and more.Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Soderkoping, Stegeborg, Finspang, and Linkoping.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are a good number of hotels located in the area served by the Norrkoping Airport. One of the best-rated properties is the3-star rated Best Western Princess Hotel. It is located less than miles from the facility. Two other nearby hotels are the Comfort Hotel Norrkoping and the Elite Grand Hotel Norrkoping. Both offering complimentary wireless internet connection and airport shuttle services.

An alternate airport to the Norrkoping Airport is the Linkoping City Airport, which is located in Linkoping, Sweden. It handles both domestic and international flights.