Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Stockholm Arlanda International Airport (ICAO: ESSA / IATA: ARN)
Location (City, Country)
Stockholm, Sweden
Airport Type & Size
ARN is Sweden’s largest airport and a key Nordic hub, serving both passenger and cargo operations.Runways:
- 01L / 19R: 10,830 ft. – Takeoffs northbound, landings southbound
- 01R / 19L: 8,202 ft. – Landings northbound, takeoffs southbound
- 08 / 26: 8,202 ft. – Infrequently used secondary runway
Arlanda supports all aircraft categories (S, M, L, X) with active operations for both regional and long-haul routes, including significant cargo handling capabilities.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
- Arlanda expands the Nordic presence in WoA, helping connect the northern edge of Europe
- Its geographic location supports a wide range of routes — Europe, Asia, and North America
- Provides a platform for Scandinavian carriers like SAS, Norwegian, BRA, and possibly Widerøe
- Offers balanced gameplay with snow-affected ops, parallel runways, and long-haul terminals
- Strategically fits the idea of non-central European additions, reducing map overcrowding
- Great opportunity to introduce Nordic visual assets and cold-weather mechanics
Major Airlines & Routes
Main carriers:
- SAS
- Norwegian
- Ryanair
Example destinations:
Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Visby, Kiruna, Tromsø, Bergen
Frankfurt, Berlin, Paris, London, Bari, Athens, Madrid
Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, Beijing, New York
Unique Features or Challenges
- Nordic hub with multiple runway pairs dedicated to takeoffs/landings
- All-weather operations with potential for snow, fog, and low visibility
- Mix of regional short-haul and long-haul international flights
- Modern terminals and cargo handling zones
- Strong candidate for Widerøe and BRA livery additions
- Opportunity for introducing Scandinavian ATC audio flavor in future updates
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Stockholm Arlanda Airport - Wikipedia
