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BMA Stockholm Bromma Airport
Stockholm Bromma Airport (IATA: BMA, ICAO:ESSB) is located in the the city of Stockholm, Sweden. It is the primary international airport serving Stockholm and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

BMA

ICAO Code

ESSB

Name

Stockholm Bromma Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Sweden (SE)

City

Stockholm

Latitude

59.3543700

Longitude

17.9416500

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Stockholm Bromma Airport（BMA）, identified by ICAO code ESSB, is a city airport serving Stockholm, Sweden. It is located approximately 7.4 km from central Stockholm according to the supplied airport profile and is the airport closest to the city centre. Its logistics role is primarily regional and city-oriented rather than that of a large-scale intercontinental cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates available carrier capacity, handling acceptance and any required onward connection before confirming an itinerary.

The airport opened in 1936 and operates within the Swedish and European aviation regulatory environment. Its proximity to Stockholm can support urgent business shipments and local delivery requirements, while aircraft capacity, operating restrictions, acceptance windows and available cargo-handling arrangements must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport name	Stockholm Bromma Airport
IATA / ICAO	BMA / ESSB
City / country	Stockholm / Sweden
Coordinates	59.3543700, 17.9416500
Time zone	UTC+01:00
Address	Stockholm, Sweden

Key Highlights

Urban proximity: The airport’s location close to Stockholm is useful for time-sensitive collection and delivery within the metropolitan area.
Regional operating profile: It should be assessed as a regional and city airport, not automatically as a dedicated international cargo hub.
Capacity-sensitive planning: Shipment acceptance may depend on aircraft type, belly capacity, carrier policy and the availability of an appointed ground handler.
Connection-based freight: Cargo requiring broader European or intercontinental reach may need a carrier-approved transfer through another gateway.
Pre-confirmation is essential: Our service team checks routing, handling, customs requirements and delivery arrangements before issuing a firm shipping plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Stockholm Bromma Airport should not be treated as having automatically available freighter, bonded, temperature-controlled or dangerous-goods facilities for every shipment. Cargo services are dependent on the operating carrier and its contracted ground-handling arrangements.

General cargo handlingAcceptance, screening, build-up and breakdown are arranged through the carrier or designated handler. Cut-off times must be obtained for the specific flight and commodity.

Customs-controlled movementFor imports, exports and transit freight, our team coordinates the required customs procedure with the responsible declarant, carrier and Swedish customs process.

Temperature-sensitive cargoPharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled shipments require advance confirmation of acceptance, storage exposure, packaging and transfer protection.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to the airline’s dangerous-goods policy, packaging, marking, documentation and available handling capability. Pre-approval is recommended.

Special cargoOversized pieces, valuable cargo, live animals and human remains require individual feasibility checks; no service should be assumed from airport location alone.

Last-mile deliveryWe can coordinate bonded or standard delivery from the airport area, subject to customs release, vehicle access, consignee availability and local handling conditions.

Routes & Transit Times

Available routings generally depend on scheduled passenger capacity, carrier acceptance and the intended destination. Our team verifies the current operating schedule rather than assuming a permanent cargo route.
For European destinations, freight may move on an available direct service when capacity and handling are confirmed, or through a carrier-designated connection point.
For long-haul destinations, a connection through another European gateway may be necessary. The routing must preserve customs status, security controls and any temperature requirements.
Transit time is affected by booking cut-off, screening, weekends and public holidays, transfer availability, customs inspection, irregular operations and final-mile delivery distance. All transit estimates are indicative until the carrier confirms the booking.

Our planning rule: We quote a routing only after checking the operating carrier, available capacity, cargo acceptance, transfer point and destination-side delivery conditions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Stockholm metropolitan area and nearby business, technology, government, healthcare and service-sector locations in central Sweden.
Time-critical business freight: Documents, prototypes, maintenance parts, electronic equipment and small consignments may benefit from the airport’s proximity to the city.
Healthcare and life sciences: Pharmaceuticals, laboratory materials and diagnostic products require validated packaging, temperature instructions and advance handling confirmation.
Retail and consumer cargo: Fashion, samples and high-value commercial goods may be suitable when security, customs and delivery arrangements are confirmed.
Alternative gateway planning: Larger, heavier or intercontinental consignments may be operationally better suited to another Stockholm-area gateway, subject to the final destination and carrier network.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Do not use a generic airport cut-off. The airline or appointed handler sets the acceptance, screening and documentation deadlines, which may vary by flight and cargo type.
Export documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export declaration data and any licences or permits must be consistent before cargo handover.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, quantity and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries, dry ice and magnetized materials require particular review.
Customs and inspection: Customs release, security screening and possible inspection can delay transfer or delivery. Our team checks the importer or exporter of record, customs procedure and document availability before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile early: dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, value, origin, destination, ready time and any temperature or security requirement.
Request carrier pre-approval for dangerous goods, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, valuables, oversized pieces and shipments containing batteries or dry ice.
Use packaging that withstands handling and transfer exposure; mark each piece clearly and ensure the invoice, packing list, air waybill data and customs declaration use matching descriptions.
Keep a contingency option available. If capacity, cargo acceptance or connection timing is unsuitable, our service team can compare another Stockholm-area gateway or an alternate European routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Stockholm Bromma Airport handle international cargo?

International cargo may be possible when an operating carrier and its appointed handler accept the shipment and the required customs and security procedures are completed. Acceptance is not automatic, so our team verifies the actual routing before booking.

Is Stockholm Bromma Airport suitable for urgent deliveries in Stockholm?

Its city proximity can be advantageous for local collection and delivery. The overall result still depends on flight availability, cargo cut-off, release status, vehicle access and consignee opening hours.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be shipped through the airport?

They may be accepted subject to carrier and handler capability, packaging qualification, temperature range, storage arrangements and transfer exposure. Our team obtains confirmation before cargo is tendered.

What information is needed for a freight quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date, customs status and any special requirements such as dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature control or high value.

What is the alternative if the required capacity is unavailable?

We assess another Stockholm-area gateway or a carrier connection through a European hub. The choice depends on destination coverage, customs status, delivery deadline, handling requirements and total transport cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, address and time-zone fields are taken from the supplied airport master data. Operational arrangements, current airport information and any service availability should be rechecked with the responsible airport operator, carrier and handling provider before shipment.

Airport operator and current airport information: swedavia.com
Swedish aviation oversight and regulatory information: transportstyrelsen.se
Swedish customs procedures and import/export information: tullverket.se
Air transport coding and industry reference information: iata.org
International aerodrome and aviation standards reference: icao.int

Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, available facilities, customs status and transit estimates are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items against the booking-specific operating arrangements before providing final shipping instructions.