Kalmar Öland Airport

What Kalmar Öland Airport does

Kalmar Öland Airport is a regional Swedish airport operating as Kalmar Öland Airport AB (KAAB), owned 50/50 by Kalmar Kommun and Region Kalmar län and housed under the Kalmar Kommunbolag AB municipal holding company. It is the sole commercial airport serving Kalmar County, providing scheduled domestic air service to Stockholm Arlanda via SAS (up to four daily rotations Monday-Friday plus Sunday, with a Friday evening rotation reintroduced August 2025) and year-round charter flights to Mediterranean destinations (Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Rhodos, Cyprus) plus winter ski charter to Andorra through tour operators Ving and TUI. The airport carries an EU SGEI designation and was renewed as a 2026 Emergency Preparedness Airport (Beredskapsflygplats) for one-hour activation of government and medical flights, anchoring a public-mandate revenue layer.

The airport's underlying technology stack centers on regional aviation infrastructure: a 2,050m asphalt runway (extending to 2,320m with stopway), ILS Cat 1 instrument landing capability, an FIDS-driven Airport Live real-time information platform (arrivals, departures, weather, parking, solar production, SAF consumption), and supporting systems including Chargenode EV charging and Mobill-based parking payments. The company maintains a 40,000 m² solar park (Törneby Solpark, jointly built with Kalmar Energi) producing ~3 GWh annually, an 18-hectare constructed wetland (Kalmar Dämme) for runway de-icing runoff treatment, ISO 14001 certification, and active planning for commercial electric flight infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: aero charges (landing and passenger fees), SGEI public compensation grants, parking (four lots including EV-equipped and subscription tiers), terminal retail and dining (Kalmar Airport Restaurant, Fly & Buy), advertising space, ground handling and fueling (via AIR/BP), conference facilities (Draken, Lansen, Tunnan rooms), and an Airport Business Park renting office and workshop space to aviation-adjacent tenants. Approximately 40 employees operate the entity, supplemented by 25 ACR air traffic control staff. 2024 turnover was 40.1M SEK against a 2019 pre-COVID peak of 58.1M SEK.

Name

Kalmar Öland Airport

Legal name

Kalmar Öland Airport AB

Website

https://kalmarolandairport.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regional Swedish airport (Kalmar Öland Airport AB) operating as sole commercial airport for Kalmar County, providing SAS scheduled domestic service to Stockholm Arlanda and Ving/TUI charter flights to Mediterranean destinations, owned 50/50 by Kalmar Kommun and Region Kalmar län.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Food & Beverage Concessions (THABALAD), Airport Car Rental (On-Airport Concessions) (THADAAAA)

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• Domestic air travel
• Charter flights
• Airport parking
• Conference facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalmar

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Airport Charges (Landing & Passenger Fees): Revenue from landing fees charged to aircraft operators and passenger fees. This is the core airport charge revenue stream.
2. Parking Operations: Revenue from short-term, long-term, enclosed, and contracted parking on airport premises. Parking lots A, B, C, and D are managed directly, with payment via the Mobill app or SMS.
3. Retail & Dining (Terminal): Revenue from terminal retail shops (including Fly & Buy duty-free equivalent), airport restaurant (Kalmar Airport Restaurant), and bar services during charter operations.
4. Real Estate & Office Rental: Revenue from renting office spaces, conference facilities, and commercial premises within the airport business park. Building 17 (477 m²) and other airport buildings house multiple tenants including Diamond Flight Academy, Kalmar Motor, JetPak, and others.
5. Advertising Space Rental: Revenue from advertising placements throughout the airport terminal and grounds. The airport claims over 300,000 potential customers pass through annually, targeting the 30-60 age demographic with purchasing power.
6. Ground Handling Services: Revenue from passenger and ramp handling services, fueling operations (Air BP), and other ground support services provided to airlines.
7. Public SGEI Compensation: Operational grants from the Swedish government (via SGEI - Services of General Economic Interest) to compensate for public service obligations. Grants peaked during COVID (31.5M SEK in 2021) and have since declined to 8M SEK in 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kalmar Öland Airport operates a regional commercial airport providing daily scheduled domestic air service to Stockholm Arlanda via SAS (up to four daily rotations Monday-Friday plus Sunday) and seasonal charter flights to Mediterranean destinations (Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Rhodes, Cyprus) and Andorra via tour operators Ving and TUI. Beyond flight operations, the airport directly provides passenger services including parking, conference and meeting facilities, an on-site restaurant, car rental coordination, and Airport Business Park office and industrial real estate. The airport also operates sustainability programs including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement and solar energy production through Törneby Solpark.

Product overview

Kalmar Öland Airport operates as a regional airport serving the Kalmar region in Sweden, offering a dual offering of scheduled domestic air service and charter holiday travel. The core product consists of SAS-operated domestic flights to Stockholm Arlanda (up to 4 daily, Monday-Friday and Sunday) providing business connectivity and international transfer options. Complementing this is a seasonal charter program with Ving and TUI to Mediterranean sun destinations (Mallorca, Rhodes, Gran Canaria, Cyprus) and winter ski routes to Andorra, totaling approximately 300,000+ annual passengers. Beyond air travel, the airport provides ancillary services including parking facilities with EV charging (4 zones, Mobill app payment), conference venues (Draken, Lansen, Tunnan), on-site restaurant and retail, car rental (Avis, Europcar, Hertz, SIXT), and an Airport Business Park for commercial tenants. The airport also operates sustainability initiatives including sustainable aviation fuel programs, electric flight planning, and solar power generation via Törneby Solpark. The Airport Live platform provides real-time operational data. Services are coordinated with about 40 employees, with air traffic control provided by ACR.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Air Travel (Stockholm-Arlanda) Regular daily domestic air service operated by SAS offering up to four daily flights between Kalmar and Stockholm Arlanda Monday through Friday and Sunday. Serves as the primary business travel corridor connecting Kalmar region to Stockholm and onward international connections via Arlanda.
• Charter Holiday Travel Year-round charter flights to Mediterranean destinations including Mallorca, Rhodes, Gran Canaria, Cyprus, and winter ski charter to Andorra. Operated in partnership with tour operators Ving and TUI providing package holiday and winter sports travel options directly from Kalmar.
• Airport Parking Four parking areas (A, B, C, D) with varying proximity to terminal and pricing tiers, including EV charging stations (Chargenode, up to 22kW). Parking A nearest terminal at 21 SEK/hour or 210 SEK/day. Services include Mobill app and SMS payments, subscription options, and free short-term loading zones.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities Conference venues including Draken room (42-person cinema seating, 24 school-style, 20 U-form, 1,500 SEK full day), Lansen room (10-person board style, 800 SEK full day), and Tunnan networking lounge for informal meetings and coffice use (125 SEK/person including coffee/tea).
• Kalmar Airport Restaurant On-site restaurant in direct connection with check-in area serving sandwiches, coffee, daily lunch (weekdays 11:00-14:00), bar service, and catering. Includes self-service shops (Fly & Buy) in departure hall with self-scanning and card payment.
• Airport Business Park Commercial real estate and office rental on airport premises for aviation-related and general businesses. Available spaces include Building 17 (477 m²) with offices, training rooms, conference facilities, and amenities 100m from terminal. Current tenants include Diamond Flight Academy, Kalmar Motor, JetPak, and others.
• Assistance Services for Passengers with Disabilities Accessibility assistance for passengers with disabilities, including booking 48 hours in advance through airline or travel agency, with support from check-in through boarding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 climate-neutral flights between Kalmar and Stockholm achieved through SAF procurement (2018-2023)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SRF (Svenska Regionala Flygplatser)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Kalmar Öland Airport is one of 27 member airports in SRF, participating in the Grön Flygplats (Green Airport) project co-funded by EU via Tillväxtverket. The project aims to make Sweden the world's first fossil-free aviation nation, with goals of fossil-free domestic aviation by 2030 and fully fossil-free Swedish aviation by 2045. The airport's Karin Lagerlöf serves as business developer and contact person for the project in Kalmar.
• Kalmar EnergicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint investment with Kalmar Energi to build Törneby Solpark on airport land. Kalmar Energi operates the solar park; the airport provides land and co-invested. The solarpark is Sweden's largest member-owned solar installation with 20,000 m² solar cells producing ~3,000,000 kWh/year. Fourth phase completed spring 2022. Kalmar Energi and Kalmar Öland Airport share the vision of sustainable regional development.
• Fly Green FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Fly Green Fund is a non-profit economic association that enables companies, individuals, and public entities to reduce their flight carbon footprint by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF/biofuel). Kalmar Öland Airport is a partner airport. Between 2018-2023, contributions funded bio-SAF for approximately 40,000 climate-neutral flights on the Kalmar-Stockholm route — a unique figure in Swedish aviation. The fund was founded by Karlstad Airport together with SkyNRG and NISA.
• ACR (Air Traffic Control Sweden)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerACR provides air traffic control services at Kalmar Öland Airport. Contact: Filip Wiberg, Chief Operations ATS Kalmar ([email protected]). ATC hours of operation align with flight schedules; PPR (Prior Permission Required) needed outside ATC hours.
• AIR/BP Kalmar Airport ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationAIR/BP provides aviation fueling services at Kalmar Öland Airport, supplying Jet A1 and UL91 fuel 24/7. Self-service refueling available at apron 2 for aircraft using overwing refueling (Air BP card required). Forms of payment include BP Aviation Carnet, VISA, MasterCard, Diners, and cash.
• Ving (Res方舟 Tour Operator)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVing is the primary charter tour operator at Kalmar Öland Airport, offering year-round flights to Mallorca, seasonal charter to Rhodos, Cyprus, and Gran Canaria. Ving celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2025 with events at the airport. The partnership includes joint marketing promotions (e.g., 1,500 SEK discount campaigns).
• TUI (Charter Tour Operator)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTUI operates charter flights from Kalmar Öland Airport to Rhodos and Gran Canaria as part of its Swedish market offering.
• Länsstyrelsen (County Administrative Board)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on a national project to promote wild bees (vildbin) for biodiversity. The airport has allocated suitable land to create nesting and feeding habitats for wild bees, contributing to biodiversity in the county and airport area.
• Luftfartsverket (LFV) / Swedish Civil Aviation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique collaboration between LFV and Kalmar Municipality on Kalmar Dämme — a constructed wetland that treats nitrogen runoff from runway de-icing operations before it enters the Baltic Sea (Västra sjön). LFV contributed to the wetland's construction and the airport manages its ongoing environmental impact.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Major Nordic hub airport in the wider Øresund region; relevant broad incumbent for airport operations, sustainability programs, and cross-border passenger capture that competes for southern Sweden demand.
• Swedavia: State-owned operator of Sweden's 10 largest airports including Arlanda; the dominant incumbent in the Swedish airport system and the counterparty through SAS for Kalmar's scheduled traffic.
• Stockholm Skavsta Airport: Stockholm-region secondary airport with Ryanair presence and similar charter history; another Swedish regional-airport reference point for LCC and charter dynamics.
• Malmö Airport (MMX): Larger Skåne-based airport operated by Swedavia; serves overlapping southern Sweden demand and provides a broader incumbent reference for aeronautical charges and traffic base.

Direct peers

• Visby Airport: Swedish regional airport serving Gotland with seasonal traffic swing and charter exposure analogous to Kalmar Öland's. Member of SRF and comparable in size and ecosystem.
• Ronneby Airport: Swedish regional airport serving Blekinge, also member of SRF, with comparable domestic and charter mix and similar reliance on SAS linkages and public ownership. Closest analogous regional airport footprint to Kalmar Öland.
• Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport: Swedish regional airport of comparable size with municipal ownership and similar SRF participation; useful direct comparable for traffic and cost structure.
• Halmstad Airport: Small Swedish regional airport operated by municipality with similar scheduled and charter mix, providing a like-for-like benchmark for public-ownership regional airport economics.
• Växjö Småland Airport: Small Swedish regional airport in Kronoberg County with a similar domestic-plus-charter model and SRF/Grön Flygplats participation. Operates on comparable scale and traffic profile.

Others

• Fly Green Fund: Non-profit founded together with Karlstad Airport that channels SAF purchases for airlines and travellers. Direct partner of Kalmar Öland and a useful ecosystem comparable on sustainability-driven airport monetisation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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