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.

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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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.

Our offer

  • 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.

News

Drone

15 Jun 2026

Future Drone Applications in Focus During Four Themed Days

During Society Expo 2026, Skellefteå Droneport opened its doors for four themed days focused on how drones can contribute to societal development, innovation, and sustainable solutions. Visitors from across society gathered to take part in inspiring presentations, gain new perspectives, and engage in valuable discussions around a technology that is rapidly becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life.

Drone

24 Mar 2026

Future emergency response tested with drones and 5G

Region Västerbotten has carried out tests using drones and 5G at Skellefteå Droneport to transmit situational awareness data from simulated accident sites. The results demonstrate how the technology can strengthen decision making during emergency response and lay the foundation for increased collaboration between public safety actors.

Drone

05 Feb 2026

Training for safe drone operations

Recently, representatives from Skellefteå Municipality and Arctic Aviation Hub gathered at Skellefteå Droneport for a training session focused on how to build and operate professional and safe drone operations within the existing regulatory framework.
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