[citation needed] The runway was opened for military air traffic in 1963.

From 1969 to 1972, it facilitated civil passenger traffic, including scheduled flights to Malmö and charter services to destinations such as Visby and the Canary Islands.

[4] Following the Defence Decision of 2004, it was determined that all military operations at the airfield would cease by December 31, 2005.

Subsequently, Eskilstuna Municipality acquired the airport from the Swedish Fortifications Agency on December 31, 2007.

[4] The Svealand railway line runs south of the airport's runway, providing opportunities for rapid transport on existing infrastructure in the event of future expansion.