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Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST/ESOW) is a former Swedish Air Force base at Hässlö, about 5 km east of Västerås and roughly 100 km west of Stockholm. It now supports general aviation, cargo, flight training, and occasional charter or scheduled services, with a long runway and a compact terminal. Its location near Lake Mälaren and the E18 makes it a practical alternative for the Mälaren Valley.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors check opening hours, fuel/handling availability, and any landing fees in advance—VST can be very quiet outside based flying activity—and for Stockholm trips they compare the Västerås–Stockholm train against driving, since the train often avoids traffic.
🚖 Getting There
By car, take the E18 to Västerås and follow signs for Hässlö/Västerås Airport; parking is available at the terminal. Public transport typically involves a local bus from Västerås city center or resecentrum to Hässlö, or a train to Västerås Central from Stockholm (about 55–60 minutes) followed by taxi/bus. A taxi from central Västerås takes 10–15 minutes; allow at least 1.5 hours door-to-door from Stockholm.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Stockholm Västerås Airport?
A: IATA: VST; ICAO: ESOW.
Q: How far is the airport from Västerås and Stockholm?
A: It is about 5–6 km east of central Västerås (10–15 minutes by car) and roughly 100 km west of Stockholm (about 1 hour 15 minutes by car, longer in traffic).
Q: Does the airport have scheduled passenger flights?
A: Scheduled service has varied over the years; check current airline and airport listings. The airport mainly handles general aviation, cargo, flight training, and charter traffic.
Q: What facilities are available at VST?
A: Expect a small terminal with basic passenger services, car rental (book ahead), taxi access, and parking. Not all shops or food outlets may be open outside flight operating hours.
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