Jönköping Airport (ESGJ)
Medium airport · Jönköping, Jönköpings län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Jönköping Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESGJ |
| IATA | JKG |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°45'27" E 14°4'7" 57.75760, 14.06870 |
| Location | Jönköping, Jönköpings län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,228 ft (2203 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 1,969 ft (600 m) | 82 ft | GRE | No |
Jönköping Airport at a glance
Jönköping Airport is a medium airport in Jönköping, Jönköpings län, Sweden, known to airline systems as JKG. The field elevation of 741 ft (226 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESGJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 7,228 ft (2203 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 ESGJ 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 Jönköping Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skövde Airport | ESGR | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Växjö Kronoberg Airport | ESMX | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Råda Air Base | ESFR | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | ESGG | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Såtenäs Air Base | ESIB | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jönköping Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 741 ft field elevation of Jönköping 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 Jönköping Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jönköping Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jönköping Airport is ESGJ, and its IATA code is JKG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jönköping Airport above sea level?
Jönköping Airport sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jönköping Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.7576, 14.0687 — in Jönköping, Jönköpings län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skövde Airport, about 78 km away.
Does ESGJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESGJ 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 Jönköping Airport?
Jönköping Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,228 ft (2203 m) with a ASP surface.