Gällivare Airport (ESNG)
Medium airport · Gällivare, Norrbottena län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Gällivare Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNG |
| IATA | GEV |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°7'57" E 20°48'53" 67.13240, 20.81460 |
| Location | Gällivare, Norrbottena län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,623 ft (1714 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gällivare Airport at a glance
Gällivare Airport is a medium airport in Gällivare, Norrbottena län, Sweden, known to airline systems as GEV. The field elevation of 1,027 ft (313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNG 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, 12/30, offers 5,623 ft (1714 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESNG 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 Gällivare Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiruna Airport | ESNQ | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Enontekio Airport | EFET | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Kittilä International Airport | EFKT | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Arvidsjaur Airport | ESNX | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Luleå Airport | ESPA | 186 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gällivare Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,027 ft field elevation of Gällivare 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 Gällivare Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gällivare Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gällivare Airport is ESNG, and its IATA code is GEV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gällivare Airport above sea level?
Gällivare Airport sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gällivare Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.1324, 20.8146 — in Gällivare, Norrbottena län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kiruna Airport, about 79 km away.
Does ESNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNG 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 Gällivare Airport?
Gällivare Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,623 ft (1714 m) with a ASP surface.