Umea Airport – UME
Umea Airport is located in Umea, Sweden and serves the city and its neighboring regions. Found on the southernmost outskirts of Umea, Umea Airport goes by the IATA code UME and the ICAO code ESNU. It is a public airport that is owned by the local government and is operated by Swedavia, a state-owned company with its head office in Stockholm. The airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet above mean sea level. There is one runway with an asphalt surface and it measures 7,551 feet. In 2015, the airport handled 1 Million passengers.
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The airport had its first flight in 1961, but was not inaugurated till 1962. Some of the top airlines that serve Umea Airport include Air Europa. Jet Time, Direktflyg, and BRA Braathens Regional Airlines. The top destination is Stockholm. There are also seasonal flights handled by airlines Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, Freebird Airlines, and more. In addition to scheduled and chartered passenger flights, Umea Airport is also an important cargo hub. Amapola Flyg is the main cargo operator in the airport. Destinations include Lulea, Stockholm, Gallivare, Sundsvall, and Goteborg. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Ansmark, Bergsboda, and Innertavle.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many great hotels located in the area served by the Umea Airport. One of the best-rated properties about a mile away from the airport is Hotell Bjorken, offering spacious accommodations and budget-friendly room rates. Two other nearby properties include the 4-star rated Best Western Hotel Botnia and the beautiful Stora Hotellet, BW Premier Collection.
