Gardermoen Airport Oslo was enlarged and reopened as a commercial airport in 1998. is the main International airport serving Norway with two runways. It is a hub for Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Oslo Airport
Oslo airport Gardermoen is an international airport that is not only the main and operating airport of Oslo but also it is the main operating international airport of Norway. It welcomes national and international flights and international flights are particularly from Europe, America and Asia continents. It lies in the area of Gardermoen under the Ullensaker municipality, which is 30 mete away from Oslo in its Northeast. Initially Oslo airport was established for a military purpose but later on it was extended for commercial purpose and it was converted into a commercial airport. By the year 2007 tremendous increase in the passenger who traveled through Oslo airport was reported up to 7 % in the comparison with the year 2006.
Oslo airport contains two parallel runways; one is 2950 meter long while other one is 3600 meter long. Oslo airport contains more than 30 passenger bridges, 5 commuter stands, 71 airplane stands while 64 check in counters.
Oslo airport is not only an international gateway to Norway but also it is a principal air hub for domestic destinations as it is serving for 25 domestic destinations.
Oslo airport has several interesting and comfort giving facilities for its clients and passengers such as there is a duty free shop which is the biggest duty free shop of Europe.
Art monuments are also great attractions for the passengers of Oslo airport. A sound Shower and moving images are the example of great art, not only this but there is a tall sculpture that is also a great piece of art. Radisson SAS Airport Hotel is located in the vicinity of Oslo airport compound. This is a seven floor building that contains more than 500 rooms. This is the second largest hotel of Norway. This hotel is providing several impressive facilities to its clients and visitors.
