Infrastructure for the future of aviation

Our aim is to help speed up the commercialisation of sustainable aviation solutions, including electric aircraft, hydrogen drivetrains, eVTOLs and drones. In Skellefteå we can offer testbeds, power supply, winter testing facilities, a droneport, academic research, funding support and much more.

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Electric aviation

13 Nov 2026

From Testing to Real World Operations – Flight Plan 2026

Sustainable aviation technology is advancing rapidly, but bringing new solutions into operation requires more opportunities for testing and validation in real world environments. This was one of the key messages at Flight Plan 2026, held in Visby on 11 and 12 November. Arctic Aviation Hub attended to gain insights into industry developments and discuss the next steps towards a more sustainable aviation sector.

10 Nov 2026

Drone training now underway at Skellefteå Droneport

More organisations are using drones in their operations. At the same time, operating drones safely and in compliance with regulations requires the right knowledge and qualifications. Drone training courses and certification exams are now available at Skellefteå Droneport through a collaboration between Arctic Aviation Hub and UAS Intelligence Sweden.

Electric aviation

29 Oct 2026

Advancing Sustainable Regional Aviation – ZERAC 2026

How can promising aircraft concepts become commercially viable transport systems? This was one of the key questions discussed at the Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference (ZERAC) 2026 in Oslo, attended by Peter Sundberg from Skellefteå Science City and Arctic Aviation Hub.
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Collaborate with Arctic Aviation Hub

With three locations in Skellefteå and strong support from local partners, Arctic Aviation Hub can offer unique infrastructure for the development of drones, eVTOLs, battery- and hydrogen aircraft and supporting infrastructure.

We are both a place to test and develop but also a place for early commercial implementation. We can cover many of the necessary areas in the development of new technologies and we are probably one of the best places in the world to do winter testing.

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Our locations in Skellefteå

Skellefteå Airport

Skellefteå Airport has a 1 MW power supply dedicated for electric aircraft, eVTOL, high power charging, energy storage etc. and is top 3 in the world regarding movements with electric aircraft thanks to Green Flight Academy that are operating one of the worlds most sustainable flight academies at the airport.

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Skellefteå Droneport

Skellefteå Droneport is one of Europe’s largest city close droneports dedicated for test, development, education and commercialisation of drones and supporting technologies.

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Campus Skellefteå

Campus Skellefteå is a node for research, innovation and education that supports the development of electrified aviation and autonomous systems. The presence of Luleå University of Technology, Arctic Centre of Energy and the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute form a solid ground for groundbreaking partnerships and projects.

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  • EXPERTISE & KNOWLEDGE

    Academic and industrial expertise within electrification and hydrogen.

  • AIRSPACE & ROUGH WEATHER

    Free airspace and test environment from -25 to +25 C and in snow.

  • INFRASTRUCTURE & DRONEPORT

    1 MW renewable charging power installed at the airport.

  • INNOVATION & FUNDING SUPPORT

    Dedicated funding network and accelerator programs.

  • PROXIMITY TO A VIBRANT CITY

    Skellefteå is in the centre of the European green transition.

The best way to innovate and push boundaries forward is to collaborate and work together in partnership.

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