SAF is responsible for keeping Vidsel Air Base in operational status and that the airport related activities are carried out in accordance with Swedish military regulations.

For normal air force operational reasons, civilian aircraft are generally not given permission to use the airfield unless such use is related to defence activities.

The majority of work at the base was done by personnel from the Test & Evaluation department of Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).

The use of the base was both as a dispersed airbase in case of war, and for the newly established Vidsel Test Range.

During the 70's the use of the base for training of Swedish Air Force crews increased steadily, and more and more of the operations was taken over by personnel from the 21st wing.