Stockholm Tullinge Airport

The closure was a two-step process. The primary reason was the strategic decision to decommission the Södertörn Air Force Wing (F 18) as part of the post-Cold War restructuring of the Swedish Armed Forces. Following the military's departure, the land was deemed highly valuable for urban expansion due to its proximity to Stockholm. The local municipality (Botkyrka) prioritized residential and commercial development over maintaining a general aviation airport.

The former airport site has been completely redeveloped into a new, large residential district called Riksten, located in the Tullinge area of Botkyrka Municipality. The new neighborhood is built directly on the former airport grounds, including the runways and taxiways. Some of the original infrastructure has been integrated into the new district; for example, the main runway's path is now a wide central road, and some of the large military hangars have been preserved and repurposed for commercial or community use. The layout of the streets still vaguely follows the old airport plan.

Historically known as F 18 Tullinge (Södertörn Air Force Wing) with the official ICAO code ESCN, the airport was a crucial military airbase for the Swedish Air Force. Established in 1946, its main role was the air defense of the Stockholm capital region throughout the Cold War. The wing was a key part of Sweden's defense strategy and operated several iconic fighter aircraft, including the Saab J 29 Tunnan, the British Hawker Hunter (J 34), and the Saab J 35 Draken. After the military decommissioning in 1994, the airport served general aviation, hosting local flying clubs (like Botkyrka Flygklubb) and some limited business aviation until its final closure.

There are zero plans or prospects for reopening Stockholm Tullinge Airport. The land has been permanently and extensively redeveloped with thousands of homes, schools, and commercial properties. The transformation from an airfield to a dense residential area is irreversible, making any future aviation activity at the site impossible.