Karlskoga Airport (ESKK)
Medium airport · Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Karlskoga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESKK |
| IATA | KSK |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°20'45" E 14°29'45" 59.34590, 14.49590 |
| Location | Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,919 ft (1499 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Karlskoga Airport at a glance
Karlskoga Airport is a medium airport in Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden, known to airline systems as KSK. The field elevation of 407 ft (124 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESKK 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, 03/21, offers 4,919 ft (1499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESKK 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 Karlskoga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Örebro Airport | ESOE | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Karlstad Airport | ESOK | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Skövde Airport | ESGR | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Malmen Air Base | ESCF | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Torsby Airport | ESST | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Karlskoga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 407 ft field elevation of Karlskoga 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 Karlskoga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Karlskoga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Karlskoga Airport is ESKK, and its IATA code is KSK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Karlskoga Airport above sea level?
Karlskoga Airport sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Karlskoga Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.3459, 14.4959 — in Karlskoga, Örebro län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Örebro Airport, about 34 km away.
Does ESKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESKK 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 Karlskoga Airport?
Karlskoga Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,919 ft (1499 m) with a ASP surface.