Lycksele Airport (ESNL)
Medium airport · Lycksele, Västerbottens län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Lycksele Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNL |
| IATA | LYC |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°32'54" E 18°42'58" 64.54830, 18.71620 |
| Location | Lycksele, Västerbottens län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,564 ft (2001 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lycksele Airport at a glance
Lycksele Airport is a medium airport in Lycksele, Västerbottens län, Sweden, known to airline systems as LYC. The field elevation of 705 ft (215 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNL 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, 14/32, offers 6,564 ft (2001 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESNL 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 Lycksele Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Storuman Airport | ESUD | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport | ESNV | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Skellefteå Airport | ESNS | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Umeå Airport | ESNU | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Arvidsjaur Airport | ESNX | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lycksele Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 705 ft field elevation of Lycksele 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 Lycksele Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lycksele Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lycksele Airport is ESNL, and its IATA code is LYC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lycksele Airport above sea level?
Lycksele Airport sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lycksele Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.5483, 18.7162 — in Lycksele, Västerbottens län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Storuman Airport, about 67 km away.
Does ESNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNL 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 Lycksele Airport?
Lycksele Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,564 ft (2001 m) with a ASP surface.