Scandinavian Mountains Airport (ESKS)
Large airport · Malung-Sälen, Dalarnas län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Scandinavian Mountains Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESKS |
| IATA | SCR |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°9'54" E 12°50'1" 61.16508, 12.83352 |
| Location | Malung-Sälen, Dalarnas län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Scandinavian Mountains Airport at a glance
Scandinavian Mountains Airport is a large airport in Malung-Sälen, Dalarnas län, Sweden, known to airline systems as SCR. The field elevation of 1,608 ft (490 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESKS 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, 15/33, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESKS 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 Scandinavian Mountains Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mora Airport | ESKM | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Torsby Airport | ESST | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | ENGM | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Dala Airport | ESSD | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Røros Airport | ENRO | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Scandinavian Mountains Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,608 ft field elevation of Scandinavian Mountains 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 Scandinavian Mountains Airport
What is the ICAO code of Scandinavian Mountains Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Scandinavian Mountains Airport is ESKS, and its IATA code is SCR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Scandinavian Mountains Airport above sea level?
Scandinavian Mountains Airport sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet (490 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Scandinavian Mountains Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.1651, 12.8335 — in Malung-Sälen, Dalarnas län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mora Airport, about 93 km away.
Does ESKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESKS 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 Scandinavian Mountains Airport?
Scandinavian Mountains Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.