Hamar Airport – HMR Hamar

Locally known as Hamar flyplass, Stafsberg, Hamar Airport, Stafsberg is a public airport situated 1.2 miles north of Hamar, Norway. The airport is also a general aviation airport where it serves private transportation as well as recreational flying. Hamar Airport has an IATA Code of HMR, which is derived from the name of its municipality. HMR Airport is currently owned by the municipality of Hamar. Passengers that wish to travel to the municipality can charter a private jet as there are no airlines that serve the area. They can arrange for private transportation to and from the airport, which is often how Hamar Airport operates.

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The construction of Hamar Airport is a joint project of the Royal Norwegian Air Force and Hamar Municipality. The airport was inaugurated in 1950 with a 600-meter runway. As scheduled flight operations increase, the runway was extended to accommodate the aircraft that travels via HMR and also became a major domestic player in the training of helicopter pilots during the early 1960s. In1985, the airport was renovated with upgraded navigational systems. Recently, Hamar Airport now caters to private transportation only that can take passengers to their next destination at Oscarsborg, Rasta or Sandvika.

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There is no onsite hotel at Hamar Airport. Passengers can check-in at nearby hotels, such as Scandic Hamar or at Clarion Collection Hotel Astoria. These contemporary hotels feature relaxed rooms and suites, bar and restaurant, and are located near notable landmarks of the municipality. Both hotels are less than two hours away from HMR Airport.

Alternate airport to HMR Airport is the Oslo – Gardermoen Airport.