Sundsvall Timra Airport

What Sundsvall Timra Airport does

Sundsvall Timra Airport (legal entity: Midlanda Flygplats AB, org.nr 556932-4832) is a regional Swedish airport operated under municipal ownership since June 17, 2013, when Sundsvall Municipality (84%) and Timra Municipality (16%) acquired it from state-owned Swedavia. The airport is located next to the Indal River in Timra Municipality, approximately 20 km north of Sundsvall, and serves the Västernorrland County and surrounding Scandinavian region. Core infrastructure includes a single runway, the Terminal M passenger terminal, Saab-provided air traffic control, and approximately 50 direct employees handling operations, field maintenance, security screening, passenger handling, training, rescue service, and ramp services. About 20 commercial tenants operate at the airport, bringing the total on-site workforce to roughly 350 people.

The airport generates revenue through five streams: transaction-based aeronautical fees (landing, passenger, security charges) from airlines; parking (16 SEK/hour short-term, 120 SEK/24h long-term); real estate leasing of offices, a 1,800 sqm hangar, and commercial premises; advertising across the terminal; and professional handling services (ramp, fuel, security, TAF). Distribution is channel-driven: SAS operates the sole domestic route to Stockholm Arlanda, while TUI, Ving, and Apollo provide seasonal charter flights to Mediterranean destinations (Crete, Rhodes, Gran Canaria, Sivota, Parga). Ancillary commercial activity includes Restaurang Midlanda, Terminal M conference facilities, and external training programs (RAMP/FIELD/SAFETY) sold to other airports.

The airport operates under a Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI) designation renewed January 1, 2024, and on April 2, 2025, became certified at Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ under ACI, achieving climate-neutral status through emissions reductions (86% during 2019-2022, additional 40% during 2021-2025) and Gold Standard-certified offsets. It serves approximately 50,000 passengers annually, having fallen from a prior base of over 200,000. Growth signals are limited; the principal strategic posture is defensive sustainability positioning and SGEI-protected continuation rather than expansion.

Name

Sundsvall Timra Airport

Legal name

Midlanda Flygplats AB

Website

https://sdlairport.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sundsvall Timra Airport (Midlanda Flygplats AB) is a Swedish municipal regional airport in Timra, Västernorrland, serving about 50,000 annual passengers via SAS domestic flights to Arlanda and seasonal charter flights to Mediterranean destinations, with revenue from aeronautical fees, parking, and real estate leasing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Lounges & Premium Passenger Facilities (THABALAA)

Keywords

• Airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• Ground handling services
• Aviation training programs
• Regional air connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Sundsvall

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airport Operations: Core revenue from landing fees, passenger fees, and security charges levied on airlines using the airport.
2. Parking Services: Short-term and long-term parking facilities with tiered pricing based on duration. Revenue from parking fees.
3. Real Estate Leasing: Rental of office spaces (55-250 sqm), hangars (1,800 sqm), and commercial premises to aviation-related businesses and tenants.
4. Advertising: Advertising space throughout the terminal and airport area targeting thousands of travelers annually.
5. Handling Services: Ramp handling, fuel ordering, security services, and TAF services for airlines and charter operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sundsvall Timra Airport operates a regional airport providing passenger terminal services (check-in, security, arrivals/departures), ground handling for airlines and charter operators, parking facilities, conference facilities, aviation training programs, and hangar/office space rentals. The airport serves approximately 50,000 passengers annually with SAS domestic flights to Stockholm Arlanda and seasonal charter flights to Mediterranean destinations.

Product overview

Sundsvall Timra Airport operates as a regional airport serving approximately 50,000 passengers annually, offering a unified terminal experience with multiple interconnected service modules. The core offering consists of passenger terminal services (check-in, security, arrivals/departures) supported by parking, ground handling, and aviation operations modules. Ancillary services include Restaurang Midlanda (food and beverage), Conference Facilities (Terminal M), and airport training programs. The airport also provides specialized aviation services including drone permit management via the Dronerequest app, occurrence reporting, extended operational hours requests, and authorization card systems. Additional offerings encompass hangar and office space rentals, and free passenger WiFi. The airport is owned by Sundsvall (84%) and Timra (16%) municipalities and operates under Midlanda Flygplats AB.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminal Services Passenger terminal facilities including check-in, security control, departure and arrival halls, and passenger services such as assistance for passengers with reduced mobility at Sundsvall Timra Airport.
• Parking Services Short-term and long-term parking facilities with tiered pricing (16 SEK/hour short-term, 120 SEK/24h long-term days 1-5, free days 6-14, 20 SEK/24h from day 15) and EV charging stations available since 2014.
• Ground Handling Services Ramp handling, aircraft marshalling, baggage handling, passenger handling, and fuel services for arriving and departing aircraft, offered to airlines and charter operators.
• Restaurang Midlanda Full-service restaurant on Level 4 offering daily specials, à la carte menu, sandwiches, and conference catering. Located outside the security checkpoint at the airport terminal.
• Conference Facilities - Terminal M Conference and meeting facilities available at the terminal, with catering services provided by Restaurang Midlanda.
• Airport Training Programs Training programs in RAMP, FIELD, and SAFETY areas offered to other airports, including airport rescue services, airport technician programs, web-based training, hot work certifications, and vehicle driving training (1,500-2,500 SEK/person).
• Airport Authorization Card System Badge and access card system for vehicles and personnel operating within airport restricted areas, with associated training programs (450 SEK/year badge, 1,500 SEK/year vehicle permit).
• Extended Operational Hours Application service for requesting airport operational hours outside normal operating schedules, including emergency services, TWR, and snow removal (1,000-3,500 SEK/30min by aircraft weight and season).
• Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) Permit System System for requesting special permits and registering drone flights within 5km of the airport, integrated with the Dronerequest smartphone application for Apple and Android.
• Occurrence Reporting System Online portal for reporting accidents, incidents, wildlife strikes, equipment damage, and other safety-related occurrences at the airport.
• Cargo and Freight Facilities Cargo handling services and facilities for freight transport at the airport.
• Hangar and Office Space Rental Rental of hangar space (approximately 1,800 sqm) and office spaces (55-250 sqm) within the terminal and airport area for aviation-related businesses and tenants.
• Free WiFi Free wireless internet access available for up to eight hours in all public areas of the airport, network name 'Sundsvall wifi'.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% emission reduction during 2019-2022 ACA Level 2 certification period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAS operates regular domestic flights between Sundsvall Timra Airport and Arlanda Stockholm. With a single connection, passengers can reach over 100 destinations worldwide. SAS provides self-service check-in kiosks at the airport.
• TUIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTUI operates charter flights from Sundsvall Timra Airport to destinations including Crete, Rhodes, and Gran Canaria for summer and winter seasons.
• VingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVing offers charter flights to Crete and other Mediterranean destinations from the airport.
• ApollocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApollo operates charter flights to Sivota, Parga, and Albania from Sundsvall Timra Airport.
• Fly Green FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFly Green Fund is a non-profit organization providing biojet fuel made from recycled cooking oil from Neste's facility in Finland. The airport began receiving biojet fuel deliveries from Fly Green Fund on December 1, 2020.
• Green HighwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Highway project provides EV fast charging stations at the airport. The airport has offered fast charging for electric vehicles since 2014.
• Svenska Regionala Flygplatser (Swedish Regional Airports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe airport participates in Gron Flygplats 2.0 (Green Airport 2.0), a national project to reduce emissions, develop fossil-free aviation fuel and electric flight, and support sustainable technology. Project is funded via Tillvaxtverket.
• Gold StandardminorOthersInternational certification body for climate projects. Airport purchases certificates from Gold Standard-certified emission reduction projects in developing countries to offset remaining emissions.
• Sundsvall MunicipalitycoreOthersOwns 84% of Sundsvall Timra Airport. Municipal government providing strategic direction and ownership of the regional airport infrastructure.
• Timra MunicipalitycoreOthersOwns 16% of Sundsvall Timra Airport. Municipal government providing regional ownership and support for airport operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jönköping Airport: Municipal regional airport in southern Sweden with similar business and leisure traffic mix. Comparable in scale, infrastructure profile, and dependence on a single scheduled carrier.
• Åre Östersund Airport: Regional Swedish airport of similar scale, focused on tourism (ski season) and business connectivity, operated within Swedavia's network. Comparable passenger profile, charter mix, and tourism-driven seasonality.
• Karlstad Airport: Municipal-owned regional Swedish airport offering scheduled domestic and charter services. Comparable in operating model, scale, and reliance on interline connectivity through a Stockholm hub.
• Halmstad City Airport: Municipal regional airport on Sweden's west coast with similar passenger scale, scheduled and charter mix, and dependence on Stockholm connectivity.
• Scandinavian Mountains Airport: Small regional airport serving the Sälen/Trysil ski region with strong seasonal charter traffic profile. Comparable in charter-driven leisure mix and regional tourism dependence.
• Höga Kusten Airport (Örnsköldsvik): Small regional Swedish airport with comparable passenger scale and similar municipal-style governance serving northern Sweden. Comparable on airport operations, route structure (scheduled + charter), and reliance on a single mainline carrier.

Broad incumbents

• Finavia: Finnish state-owned airport operator running Helsinki plus 20 regional airports. Comparable in operating a network of small regional airports with public ownership and similar climate/seasonal profile.
• Avinor: Norwegian state-owned airport operator managing a portfolio that includes multiple small regional airports. Comparable business model as a public-sector regional airport operator in a neighboring Nordic market.
• Swedavia AB: State-owned operator of Sweden's larger airports and former owner of Sundsvall Timra Airport (until 2013). Operates 10 airports across Sweden, providing context on competitive positioning and the parent entity that divested the airport to the municipalities.
• Isavia: Icelandic state-owned airport operator managing Keflavík plus regional airports. Comparable as a Nordic public-sector regional airport operator focused on small-market connectivity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SundsvallTimraAirport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sundsvall-timr-airport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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