Nordic Airport
Coordination
The independent, neutral coordinator for slot allocation, schedule facilitation, and data collection across Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Svalbard and Sweden.
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Coordination Services
We provide neutral, transparent, and non-discriminatory services in full compliance with EU Regulation (ECC) 95/93, national regulation and Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG).
Slot Coordination
Full slot allocation for capacity-constrained airports in accordance with applicable regulations, ensuring maximum utilisation of scarce runway, apron and terminal capacity.
Level 3 Coordinated ↗Schedule Facilitation
Working with airlines at airports experiencing seasonal or daily peaks to resolve scheduling conflicts before they become operational problems while monitoring airport congestion.
Level 2 Facilitated ↗Data Collection
Collecting and validating airline schedule data to provide airports and stakeholders with the most accurate and up-to-date flight schedules and monitor airport congestion.
Level 1 Data Collecting ↗General & Business Aviation
Dedicated coordination process for GA and business aviation operators requiring slots at coordinated and facilitated airports in the Nordic region.
GA / BA ↗Special Event Coordination
Expert handling of one-off occasions — sporting events, concerts, festivals — where demand is expected to significantly exceed normal airport capacity.
Ad Hoc ↗Capacity Analysis
Expert consultancy in modelling airport capacity for capacity/demand balancing to ensure the best possible utilization of the infrastructure while safeguarding daily operations.
Ad Hoc ↗NAC Charts & Reports
Access published coordination parameters, capacity declarations, and statistical reports for all airports within our network.
View Charts ↗How Slot Coordination Works
The slot coordination process follows a defined annual cycle aligned with the IATA summer and winter scheduling seasons.
Preperations
The airport authority declares capacity parameters per time period — e.g. for runway, terminal, check-in, and parking - and airlines submit initial schedules.
Allocation
Coordinators allocate slots applying regulatory and local rules, historic precedence, new entrant priority, and fairness principles.
Schedule Conference
Airlines submit initial schedules at the Slot Conference (SC) or Schedule Optimisation Meeting (SOM).
Operations
Airlines operate their allocated slots. Unused or returned slots are redistributed via the waitlist pool.
Monitoring
Slot compliance is monitored throughout the season. Coordinators act on violations in line with applicable regulations.
Calendar of Coordination Activities
Key deadlines and events for the current and coming scheduling season. All parties should adhere to these dates.
Common Questions
New to airport slot coordination? Answers to the most frequently asked questions from airlines and operators.
What is an airport slot?
A slot is the permission given by a coordinator for an aircraft to land or depart at a coordinated airport at a specific date and time. Slots are required at all Level 3 (coordinated) airports in the world.
What is the 80/20 use-it-or-lose-it rule?
Under EU Regulation 95/93, airlines must use at least 80% of their allocated slots in a series or risk losing historic precedence ("grandfather rights") to those slots in the next equivalent season.
How do I apply for a new slot?
Airlines must submit a slot request via the standard SCR messaging process, or directly through the coordination portal. GA/BA operators should use the dedicated message format.
What are slot coordination charges?
A per-movement fee charged to airlines to recover the operational cost of coordination. The Nordic Airport Coordinators operate as not-for-profit managing bodies. Charges vary by country and airport and is often included in- or collected as part of the airport charge.
What is the difference between Level 2 and Level 3?
Level 3 (coordinated) airports are severely capacity-constrained and require a slot for every movement. Level 2 (schedule facilitated) airports have lighter-touch oversight to manage peak-period congestion.
How does Nordic Airport Coordination ensure neutrality?
The Nordic Airport Coordinators operates as independent, non-discriminatory bodies. All airlines — regardless of nationality, size, or business model — are treated equally in compliance with WASG and EU Regulation (ECC) 95/93. See Guidelines & Principles for more information.
The Nordic Airport Coordinators
Four independent slot coordination bodies covering the Nordic region.
Airport Coordination Denmark
Airport Coordination Norway
Get in Touch
For slot requests, coordination queries, or general enquiries, contact the relevant coordinator directly.
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