Vidsel Test Range is located in the north of
Sweden, in a region with an extremely low population and little air-traffic.
Restricted airspace Vidsel Test Range has a permanently
restricted airspace, called R02 in the Swedish system. It covers the suspended ground space and is 7,200 km2 in size, with GND/UNL altitude restriction.
Suspended ground-space Vidsel Test Range has a 3,300 km2 large ground area, that is prohibited to enter for non-authorized personnel. 1,600 km2 is the original test area established 1958, and is suspended year-around. 1,700 km2 (divided in one 1600 km2 and one 100 km2 part) is only used and suspended when special demands calls for a larger area. The
extended range can be used Sept-Jun.
Local impacts There are uncertainties and critique regarding negative impacts for the local environment and population, including the indigenous population of
Sámi people and their herding of reindeers. ==See also==