Trondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD) Information
(Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway)
The joint civil / military air transport hub of the Trondheim Vaernes Airport is a shared facility between the commercial operations of the complex and the Royal Norwegian Air Force's Vaernes Air Station. This commercial airport is one of the busiest in
Norway, with a passenger throughput of roughly four million. Located between a fjord and a river in the Stjordal municipality, the complex holds two passenger terminals, with Terminal A serving domestic travellers and Terminal B serving international flights.
Several international flights at Trondheim Airport operate on a seasonal basis, including Icelandair's flight to
Reykjavik, Finnair's
Helsinki route, Lufthansa's
Frankfurt flight and Norwegian Air Shuttle's flights to
Dubrovnik and
Split. KLM operates a regular service to
Amsterdam on a year-round basis. Major Scandinavian cities and many Mediterranean resort destinations are covered by Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wideroe and Wizz Air, and Estonian Air flies to
Tallinn year-round. General aviation is also provided for.
The first commercial flights began here in the early 1950s, with half of a military barracks being converted for use as a terminal. From 1963, modern jets began using the site and a purpose-built terminal was constructed soon after. Even nowadays, most of the complex, with the exception of the passenger facilities and the air-traffic control building, is owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
Trondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD)
Address: Michelets Vei / Lufthavnveien / Sandfaerhusbrua E-6, 7500 Stjordal, Norway, NO
Tel: +47 81 53 0550
Trondheim Airport is located some 32 km / 20 miles to the east of central Trondheim and is well-served by rail, shuttles and taxi services. Recent investment has seen the arrival of a new electrified express train service and an extension to the E6 highway.
Facilities:
- Information desks are located in the entrance halls of both terminals
- ATMs in both terminals
- Internet banking can be accessed via Wi-Fi in both terminals
- Assistance for the disabled is provided in both terminals
- Internet access and computer terminals are available
- An on-complex hotel is situated adjacent to the terminals
- A large duty free outlet is located airside in the international terminal
- Gifts, newspapers, travel goods, books and periodicals are offered in both terminals
- Three restaurants and two bars can be found in the terminals, including the full-service Picnic eatery and Upper Crust, with sandwiches and salads
- Sixt, Budget and Avis are three of the car hire companies represented in the Arrivals hall
- Short- and long-term parking is available close to the terminals
Cars
The route from the airport to Trondheim lies along the edge of a fjord and is well-maintained in the bitter winters. From the complex, follow the signs to the E6 motorway, a partial toll road, exiting at Exit 38 towards Lerkendal. Take the roundabout's first exit onto the FV-860, then the next roundabout's third exit onto the FV-864. Turn right onto Holtermanns Veg, following the signs to the centre.
Buses
The FlyGtransfer bus service is the most convenient way to travel to Trondheim from the airport. It takes passengers directly to their hotels in the city. An alternative is the Nettbus / Flybussen service, which runs every ten minutes to hotels in the central district and connects the Marienborg Railway Station.
Trains
The Vaernes Railway Station is sited on the complex, with local trains running to Trondheim's main station every hour, as well as Steinkjer. The journey into the city takes a little under 40 minutes. There are also rail services to both Bodo and Nordlandsbanen, amongst other destinations.
Taxis
Taxis are available onsite or may be booked in advance through a choice of some five different cab companies, including Taxi1, Taxi Vaernes and Norgestaxi Trondheim. A shared shuttle taxi service, TaxiBuss, is also offered.
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