Runways are long — most are 2,400 metres or more — but opening hours follow the flight schedule and customs is on request, so arrivals are arranged in advance. Charter-A gives the notice each airport needs.
Lapland private jet airports compared
| Airport | Serves | Runway | Open | Customs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi EFRO | Rovaniemi / Santa Claus Village | 3,002 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Kittilä EFKT | Levi / Ylläs | 2,500 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Ivalo EFIV | Ivalo / Saariselkä / Inari | 2,499 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Kuusamo EFKS | Kuusamo / Ruka | 2,460 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Enontekiö EFET | Hetta / Enontekiö | 2,001 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Kemi-Tornio EFKE | Kemi / Tornio | 2,503 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Kiruna ESNQ | Kiruna | 2,502 m | By arrangement | On request |
| Luleå ESPA | Luleå | 3,350 m | 06:00–24:00 | On request |
| Tromsø ENTC | Tromsø | 2,451 m | 24 hours | On request |
| Alta ENAT | Alta | 2,254 m | 05:15–00:05 | On request |
Figures are from each airport’s own published information and are reconfirmed for every flight.
- Longest runway: Luleå, 3,350 metres.
- Open 24 hours: Tromsø. Night restrictions can still apply — see each airport.
Airport by airport
Private jet Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi sits on the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, and the airport is 10 km from the city centre. For private jet charter at Rovaniemi Airport, business jets can use a 3,002-metre runway, with ScandiAvia Oy as FBO and executive handler. Rovaniemi Airport guide →
Private jet Kittilä
Kittilä is the airport for Levi, one of Finland’s main ski resorts, 15 km away. For private jet charter at Kittilä Levi, business jets and larger aircraft can use a 2,500-metre runway. Kittilä Airport (Levi) guide →
Private jet Ivalo
Ivalo is Finland’s northernmost airport, about 11 km from Ivalo and 25 km from the resort of Saariselkä. For private jet charter at Ivalo Airport, business jets and larger aircraft can use a 2,499-metre runway. Ivalo Airport guide →
Private jet Kuusamo
Kuusamo is the airport for Ruka, a ski resort in north-east Finland, about 30 minutes away by car. For private jet charter at Kuusamo Ruka, business jets can use a 2,460-metre runway. Kuusamo Airport (Ruka) guide →
Private jet Enontekiö
Enontekiö is a remote airport in north-west Lapland, used for winter charters, about 9 km west-south-west of Hetta. For private jet charter at Enontekiö Hetta, smaller business jets can use the 2,001-metre runway. Enontekiö Airport (Hetta) guide →
Private jet Kemi-Tornio
Kemi-Tornio serves two towns on the border, Kemi in Finland and Tornio next to Haparanda in Sweden, at the top of the Gulf of Bothnia. For private jet charter at Kemi-Tornio, business jets can use a 2,503-metre runway, about 5 km north of Kemi. Kemi-Tornio Airport guide →
Private jet Kiruna
Kiruna is the far north of Sweden, well inside Lapland, and the airport is about 13 minutes from the town by car. Private jet charter at Kiruna Airport is possible with business jets on a 2,502-metre runway, but civil flights need permission five days before arrival or departure. Kiruna Airport guide →
Private jet Luleå
Luleå sits at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia, and its Kallax airport is a long-runway airfield shared with the Swedish Air Force. Private jet charter at Luleå Airport is possible for every business jet, because runway 14/32 is 3,350 metres long. Luleå Airport (Kallax) guide →
Private jet Tromsø
Tromsø’s airport lies only about 3 km from the city centre, and it is open around the clock. For private jet charter at Tromsø Langnes, business jets can use a 2,451-metre runway, with wingspans up to 52 m accepted. Tromsø Airport Langnes guide →
Private jet Alta
Alta is a northern-lights destination in Finnmark, and its airport is only about 2 km from town. For private jet charter at Alta Airport, business jets can use a 2,254-metre runway, with Widerøe Ground Handling as the handling agent. Alta Airport guide →
Lapland by private jet: your questions answered
Which airport is best for a private jet to Lapland?
Ten airports serve Lapland and the far north by private jet. In Finland, Rovaniemi is the airport for Santa Claus Village, Kittilä for Levi and Ylläs, Ivalo for Saariselkä and Inari, and Kuusamo for Ruka. Kiruna and Luleå cover Swedish Lapland, and Tromsø and Alta the north of Norway. Runways are long — most are 2,400 metres or more — but opening hours follow the flight schedule and customs is on request, so arrivals are arranged in advance. Charter-A gives the notice each airport needs.
How many private jet airports serve Lapland?
Ten: Rovaniemi Airport, Kittilä Airport (Levi), Ivalo Airport, Kuusamo Airport (Ruka), Enontekiö Airport (Hetta), Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kiruna Airport, Luleå Airport (Kallax), Tromsø Airport Langnes and Alta Airport.
Which of these airports are open 24 hours?
Tromsø Airport Langnes. Opening hours and any night restrictions are confirmed for your flight at booking.
Which has the longest runway?
Luleå Airport (Kallax), at 3,350 metres.