## Businesses
Märsta functions as a **commuter town, logistics location, and service center** within **Sigtuna Municipality**, strongly influenced by its proximity to **Stockholm Arlanda Airport**.
### Economic profile - **Airport-related employment** is central to the local economy. - **Logistics, warehousing, transport, hospitality, retail, and municipal services** are major sectors. - Many residents also commute to jobs elsewhere in **Stockholm County** and **Uppsala County**.
### Major employment anchors - **Stockholm Arlanda Airport** is the dominant economic engine nearby. - **Sigtuna Municipality** is an important public-sector employer through schools, care, administration, and public works. - Retail and local service businesses in Märsta support the municipality's residential population.
### Business areas - Märsta has town-center commercial activity with supermarkets, pharmacies, personal services, cafés, and everyday retail. - Industrial and logistics areas around the broader municipality benefit from excellent road and rail links, especially the **E4 motorway** and rail connections. - The airport corridor attracts companies tied to: - Freight and cargo - Travel services - Hotels and conference operations - Vehicle and technical services
### Retail and local commerce - Local shopping in Märsta is centred on practical day-to-day retail rather than luxury or destination shopping. - Residents also shop in nearby Stockholm-region commercial centers and airport retail areas.
### Business character - The town's economy is shaped less by a single historic industry and more by **connectivity**, **population growth**, and **regional integration**.
