Skövde Airport (ESGR)
Medium airport · Skövde, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Skövde Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESGR |
| IATA | KVB |
| Elevation | 324 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°27'23" E 13°58'22" 58.45640, 13.97270 |
| Location | Skövde, Västra Götalands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,696 ft (1736 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Skövde Airport at a glance
Skövde Airport is a medium airport in Skövde, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as KVB. The field elevation of 324 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESGR 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 5,696 ft (1736 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 ESGR 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 Skövde Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Råda Air Base | ESFR | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Såtenäs Air Base | ESIB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Jönköping Airport | ESGJ | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Malmen Air Base | ESCF | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport | ESGT | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skövde Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 324 ft field elevation of Skövde 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 Skövde Airport
What is the ICAO code of Skövde Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Skövde Airport is ESGR, and its IATA code is KVB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skövde Airport above sea level?
Skövde Airport sits at an elevation of 324 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skövde Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.4564, 13.9727 — in Skövde, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Råda Air Base, about 54 km away.
Does ESGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESGR 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 Skövde Airport?
Skövde Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,696 ft (1736 m) with a ASP surface.