Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (ESNN)
Medium airport · Sundsvall/ Härnösand, Västernorrlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNN |
| IATA | SDL |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°31'41" E 17°26'38" 62.52810, 17.44390 |
| Location | Sundsvall/ Härnösand, Västernorrlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,857 ft (2090 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport at a glance
Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport is a medium airport in Sundsvall/ Härnösand, Västernorrlands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as SDL. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNN 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, 16/34, offers 6,857 ft (2090 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESNN 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 Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport | ESNK | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Örnsköldsvik Airport | ESNO | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Söderhamn Airport | ESNY | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Åre Östersund Airport | ESNZ | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Umeå Airport | ESNU | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Sundsvall-Härnösand 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 Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport is ESNN, and its IATA code is SDL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport above sea level?
Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.5281, 17.4439 — in Sundsvall/ Härnösand, Västernorrlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport, about 60 km away.
Does ESNN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNN 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 Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport?
Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,857 ft (2090 m) with a ASP surface.