[3] Västerås Airport was originally established as a military airbase in 1931 to serve the Swedish Air Force's 1st Flying Corps, which later became Västmanland Wing, F1 Hässlö.

[12] It was later revealed that the airport had offered Ryanair discounts totaling 3.5 million SEK, in breach of municipal law.

[15] That same year, Luftfartsverket sold its 40% share back to Västerås Municipality for a nominal price of 1 kr.

[16] In response to a proposed aviation tax, Ryanair announced an end to its operations at Västerås Airport on 11th July 2006.

[18] TNT operated freight flights between Liege and Västerås Airport between 2008 and 2015, when the service was relocated back to Örebro.

During the summer of 2012 and 2013, the destinations included Girona, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Malaga, London, and Antalya.

The airport played an important role during the 2014 Västmanland wildfire, serving as a base for water bombers and rescue helicopters.

[29] The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected Stockholm Västerås Airport, leading to a significant decline in passenger traffic, a.

[30] On May 13, 2020, the Västerås Municipality announced their decision to close down the airport, citing recurring annual losses and the need for ongoing financial support from the city, which were worsened by the coronavirus outbreak.

[32] The closure was not ultimately implemented, as a local referendum held on 21st March 2021 resulted in a vote to continue scheduled air traffic at the airport.

[34] In 2023, concerns were raised about a Russian Orthodox Church built near Västerås Airport, due to its potential security implications.