When the current airport at Røssvoll closes, a large, established area just outside Mo i Rana will become available for new uses.
Statskog SF and Rana Utvikling AS are now working together to explore how the former airport area can be transformed into an attractive and sustainable business location. Mo Industripark AS is participating in the project, contributing industrial expertise, infrastructure knowledge and market insight.
A strategic location ready for transformation
Røssvoll is located approximately 15 minutes from Mo i Rana and only 500 metres from the E6. The approximately 260,000 m² site is already designated for business purposes in Rana Municipality’s land-use plan.
Rather than developing untouched land, the project represents an opportunity to give an existing developed area a new purpose.
The former airport also includes around 4,000 m² of existing buildings, including a hangar, terminal and control tower, and a relatively new fire station. Exploring how these buildings can be reused is an important part of the project.
Exploring the right opportunities
is best suited for and how different uses can complement each other.
The feasibility study therefore combines site analysis, infrastructure assessments, market dialogue and input from the local community.
Potential uses being explored include industry, circular economy and reuse, logistics and warehousing, workshops and business activities, testing and emergency preparedness, tourism and services, and sports and recreational activities.
Existing infrastructure, access, power capacity, environmental considerations and the relationship with neighbouring business areas are all part of the assessment.
Local knowledge meets market insight
An important part of the process is dialogue.
Businesses, potential users, public authorities and the local community are being invited to contribute their knowledge and ideas. Interest has already emerged in both the existing buildings and the wider site.
Through Venture North, the project can also draw on established networks, market insight and dialogue with companies looking for locations in Northern Norway.
This combination allows the development of Røssvoll to start with the needs of both the market and the local community.
Building a foundation for the next phase
The feasibility study will result in two to three development concepts and recommendations for the future development of Røssvoll.
The study is not a zoning plan. It is designed to create a stronger foundation for the decisions that come next: planning, infrastructure development, marketing and dialogue with potential investors and businesses.
The goal is to turn the closure of one piece of infrastructure into the beginning of something new. Røssvoll is moving from airport to opportunity.