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Lycksele Airport

Lycksele, Sweden

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Lycksele Airport

Lycksele, Sweden

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Remote northern Swedish airport serving Lapland's Lycksele region.

Location

Lycksele, Sweden

Lycksele Airport (IATA: LYC, ICAO: ESNL) is a regional airport located near Lycksele in Västerbotten County, northern Sweden. It serves as an important air link for this sparsely populated area of Swedish Lapland, connecting residents and visitors to larger Swedish cities. The airport operates scheduled domestic services and is part of Sweden's network of publicly supported regional airports. Its operations are especially critical given the limited road connectivity and harsh winter conditions typical of the region. Lycksele is known as the 'Gateway to Lapland' and the airport plays a key role in supporting local industries including forestry, tourism, and public services in the surrounding municipality.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Lycksele town center is available by taxi and limited bus connections.

Airlines here

Amapola Flyg has operated regional services at Lycksele, connecting it to Stockholm Arlanda and other Swedish destinations.

Notable facts

›Lycksele Airport is located in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden.
›The airport is situated within the subarctic climate zone, requiring winter de-icing operations.
›It is part of Sweden's system of state-supported regional airports serving remote communities.
›Lycksele municipality is sometimes called the 'Gateway to Lapland,' boosting tourism-related air traffic.
›The airport has a single paved runway capable of handling turboprop regional aircraft.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to Swedish Lapland's vast forests and winter wilderness

Lycksele Airport is a small regional airport serving the town of Lycksele in Västerbotten County, northern Sweden. It connects this remote inland community to the broader Swedish air network, primarily through flights to Stockholm, supporting both local residents and visitors drawn to the area's wilderness experiences. The airport plays a quiet but essential role in maintaining accessibility to one of Sweden's more isolated inland regions.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal building handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available outside the terminal
Car rental options available at or near the airport
Local bus connections to Lycksele town centre

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Lappland Lycksele
Hotell Björken
Lycksele Camping and Cabins

Dining

The terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given its small size, typically a basic café or vending facilities. Visitors are advised to explore Lycksele town centre, a short drive away, for a wider selection of local restaurants and cafés serving northern Swedish cuisine.

Traveller Tips

Arrive early as the terminal is small and staffing may be limited outside peak hours
Book a taxi in advance as on-demand availability can be scarce in this remote location
Winter travel may involve delays due to heavy snowfall and arctic weather conditions
The Lycksele Zoo and surrounding forest trails are popular attractions reachable easily from the airport

Official website

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

NextJet

Scandinavian Airlines System

Routes

LYC → AJR2N · ATP

LYC → ARN2N · ATP

LYC → AJRSK · ATP

LYC → ARNSK · ATP

Aircraft operating here

British Aerospace ATP4 routes

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