Säve Airport (ESGP)
Medium airport · Göteborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Säve Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESGP |
| IATA | GSE |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°46'29" E 11°52'13" 57.77470, 11.87040 |
| Location | Göteborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,560 ft (1085 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Säve Airport at a glance
Säve Airport is a medium airport in Göteborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as GSE. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESGP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,560 ft (1085 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 ESGP 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 Säve Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | ESGG | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport | ESGT | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Såtenäs Air Base | ESIB | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Sindal Airport | EKSN | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Råda Air Base | ESFR | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Säve Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Säve 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 Säve Airport
What is the ICAO code of Säve Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Säve Airport is ESGP, and its IATA code is GSE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Säve Airport above sea level?
Säve Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Säve Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.7747, 11.8704 — in Göteborg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Göteborg Landvetter Airport, about 27 km away.
Does ESGP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESGP 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 Säve Airport?
Säve Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,560 ft (1085 m) with a ASP surface.