The Armed Forces air show at Malmen on 22–23 August is expected to attract 70,000–120,000 visitors and about 40,000 vehicles each day.
What happened?
Swedish Transport Administration information republished by Valdemarsvik warns of periods of heavy traffic and queuing around Linköping. The event marks the Air Force's centenary.
Location
Linköping, Malmen, Östergötland
Impact and significance
The projected visitor and vehicle volumes may affect journeys beyond the event site. The figures are forecasts rather than final attendance and conditions will vary by time and route.
Background
The air show takes place at Malmen over two days. The retrieved text does not contain complete parking rules, public-transport options or peak-time schedules.
Latest update
The event is on 22–23 August 2026; check current travel information from the traffic authority and organiser. This summary is based on the cited public source and reflects the information available when WUA reviewed it on 19 August 2026. It does not replace current instructions from the responsible authority, municipality or organiser. If dates, times, conditions or implementation have changed, the latest information on the original page takes precedence. The headline and text have been editorially rewritten to separate verifiable facts from the source's own assessments. No information outside the cited material has been used to fill gaps; readers should follow the source links for full context. WUA checked the page title, date, location, amounts and status where available, but has not verified matters that the source leaves open, such as final costs, attendance, permits or future results. Time-sensitive details were checked against the source at review, but practical decisions must always rely on the responsible organisation's current notice. WUA does not accept registrations, applications, votes, payments or personal data for the services described and cannot confirm individual eligibility.
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Reviewed: 2026-08-18. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.