New era of aviation begins in Lappeenranta
LAPPEENRANTA AIRPORT PROVIDES AIRPORT AND GROUND HANDLING SERVICES AND AIMS TO BECOME A PILOT AIRPORT FOR THE AVIATION OF TOMORROW.
At Lappeenranta Airport, the passenger path from check-in to security is smooth and straightforward, and all services are located near the entrance of the cosy terminal. This will allow you to start your journey without getting caught in clogged-up queues.
– When people in other airports are still standing in queues, our customers are already in their destinations, says airport CEO Jukka Himanen.
Lappeenranta Airport stands out for its agility and personal service. The airport is located a few minutes from the city centre, which means that reaching it by car, taxi or public transport is easy.
– The personalised service and flexible solutions we offer are seen as a strong advantage by passengers.
Sustainable development is present in the airport’s everyday operations through an environmental programme and continuous improvement. The airport uses renewable diesel, the fleet is being electrified in stages and passengers can charge their electric vehicles on the premises. The efficient processes of the compact airport also help reduce the environmental load.
Lappeenranta Airport’s main objectives for the coming years are to develop its scheduled services and deepen its cooperation with LUT University. The vision is to build Lappeenranta Airport into a test airport for the future of aviation, where new technologies and electronic aviation solutions can be developed and tested.
– We want to be a place where the development of new aviation technology takes place in practice, says Himanen.
Through the Greenreality Network collaboration, the airport looks forward to new perspectives, partnerships and initiatives that will support both route development and the promotion of sustainable travel. In return, it provides a dynamic operating environment that is well suited to piloting new solutions.
– Only a 100 steps to flight – that is our strength, Himanen sums up.
Founded in 1918, Lappeenranta Airport is the oldest operating airport in Finland, and it is owned by the City of Lappeenranta. The airport offers agile airport and ground handling services right next to the city centre. This ensures a smooth, fast and hassle-free departure experience for passengers.
