NORWAY'S
Oldest privately owned Ground Handler
Widerøe Ground Handling AS is a company within the Widerøe Group, originating from Widerøes Flyveselskap AS, established in 1934. For decades, we have provided ground handling services for Widerøe and other airlines. Being part of an aviation group gives us valuable insights into airline priorities and helps us understand what we need to do to meet our customers' expectations. WGH has extensive experience in ground handling for network operators, as well as low-cost and regional niche operators.
We promise to take good care of the ground handling for you!
A COMMITMENT TO
STABILITY
Widerøe Ground Handling, as a subsidiary of the Widerøe AS group, is committed to resilience and adaptability through robust ownership, a stable economy, innovation, growth, competitive advantages, and extensive competence, with safety as our top priority.
Widerøe AS is part of the Norwegian group, and Widerøe Ground Handling AS is a proud member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Partnership.
NATIONWIDE
COVERAGE
Widerøe Ground Handling is the largest ground handler in Norway, operating at 41 airports across the country. Our main office is located at Oslo Airport, while our largest operational base is established at Bergen Airport Flesland.
WORLDWIDE
SERVICE
Widerøe Ground Handling handles airlines and customers from all over the world cooperating with over 100 airlines. WGH handle around 185 0000 departures yearly, with 3500 units of well-maintained ground equipment.
A FOCUS ON
PEOPLE
People are the foundation of Widerøe Ground Handling, comprising 1,800 motivated and dedicated employees across Norway. Widerøe Ground Handling fosters a strong culture driven by our company’s vision, mission, and values. We are committed, reliable, and down-to-earth. Our personnel embody these values, which are at the heart of the WGH culture.
A COMMITMENT TO
STABILITY
Widerøe Ground Handling, as a subsidiary of the Widerøe AS group, is committed to resilience and adaptability through robust ownership, a stable economy, innovation, growth, competitive advantages, and extensive competence, with safety as our top priority.
Widerøe AS is part of the Norwegian group, and Widerøe Ground Handling AS is a proud member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Partnership.
NATIONWIDE
COVERAGE
Widerøe Ground Handling is the largest ground handler in Norway, operating at 41 airports across the country. Our main office is located at Oslo Airport, while our largest operational base is established at Bergen Airport Flesland.
OUR
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
Vision
We create opportunities between small and big locations! With the vision that “a great journey starts on the ground”!
Mission
For any airport to function smoothly, large and complex machinery is essential. We are that machinery, and we take pride in making it work flawlessly, every single day, and every single time. We care and are always present, even when we are not visible.
Our mission is to tackle both small and large tasks, recognizing that every detail is equally important. We ensure that routines are executed seamlessly and that we meet challenges with enthusiasm and courage. We are the ones who go above and beyond to remain unnoticed, doing everything in our power to ensure that everyone has a positive experience at our airports.
Our mission is to always deliver according to our main priorities
Safety
Punctuality
Service
Values
Dedicated
We take responsibility for what we do, how we do it, and the results we create. We step up when challenges arise, learn from our mistakes, and help each other succeed. We follow through on our commitments and work with purpose to improve every day.
Reliable
We are dependable and trustworthy. Everyone should feel confident that we keep our promises and take responsibility. We strengthen our credibility through punctuality and accurate information. We do everything we can to ensure flights depart on time and that everyone arrives at their destination as scheduled.
Passionate
We approach customers, colleagues, and tasks with energy and pride. Our ambition drives us. We believe that what we do matters both for our customers, for each other, and for the company. That’s why we are always looking for ways to improve.
Effective
We work professionally and focus our efforts on what creates the most value. We work smart, not just hard. We simplify, remove obstacles, and make processes smoother. We respect our own time and the time of others, and we deliver quality in everything we do.
OUR
Sustainability
Widerøe Ground Handling care about our customers and a more sustainable future. We will contribute to a sustainable development within our company and our local community, to play a significant role in the global sustainable development that is the objective of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
OUR
ISO CERTIFICATES
We take our customers seriously
Widerøe Ground Handling has been granted ISO certification for:
- ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality Management
- ISO 27001: 2022 – Information Security
ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality Management certification demonstrates that WGH is committed to delivering the highest quality in our services, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. This standard ensures that our processes are well-documented, consistently followed, and capable of producing high-quality results.
ISO 27001: 2022 – Information Security certification highlights our dedication to establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving a comprehensive information security management system.
OUR
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Widerøe Ground Handling believes that the future requires a strong focus on innovation and digitalization to develop new and improved “on-ground” solutions.
We are committed to continuing our efforts in innovation and advancing our mobile strategy. By creating more efficient processes, evolving our business model, and adapting to changes in our environment, we aim to deliver better products and services for our customers.
OUR
MANAGEMENT
