Ronneby Airport (ESDF)
Medium airport · Ronneby, Blekinge län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Ronneby Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESDF |
| IATA | RNB |
| Elevation | 191 ft (58 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°16'0" E 15°15'54" 56.26670, 15.26500 |
| Location | Ronneby, Blekinge län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,648 ft (2331 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ronneby Airport at a glance
Ronneby Airport is a medium airport in Ronneby, Blekinge län, Sweden, known to airline systems as RNB. The field elevation of 191 ft (58 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESDF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 7,648 ft (2331 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESDF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ronneby Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kalmar Airport | ESMQ | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Växjö Kronoberg Airport | ESMX | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Kristianstad Airport | ESMK | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Ljungbyhed Airfield | ESTL | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Bornholm Airport | EKRN | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ronneby Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 191 ft field elevation of Ronneby Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 46 airports and airfields we list for Sweden — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ronneby Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ronneby Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ronneby Airport is ESDF, and its IATA code is RNB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ronneby Airport above sea level?
Ronneby Airport sits at an elevation of 191 feet (58 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ronneby Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.2667, 15.2650 — in Ronneby, Blekinge län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kalmar Airport, about 78 km away.
Does ESDF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESDF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ronneby Airport?
Ronneby Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,648 ft (2331 m) with a ASP surface.