Örnsköldsvik Airport (ESNO)
Medium airport · Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Örnsköldsvik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNO |
| IATA | OER |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°24'30" E 18°59'24" 63.40830, 18.99000 |
| Location | Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,607 ft (2014 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Örnsköldsvik Airport at a glance
Örnsköldsvik Airport is a medium airport in Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrlands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as OER. The field elevation of 354 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNO 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 6,607 ft (2014 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 ESNO 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 Örnsköldsvik 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 | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Umeå Airport | ESNU | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport | ESNN | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Lycksele Airport | ESNL | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Vaasa Airport | EFVA | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Örnsköldsvik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 354 ft field elevation of Örnsköldsvik 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 Örnsköldsvik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Örnsköldsvik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Örnsköldsvik Airport is ESNO, and its IATA code is OER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Örnsköldsvik Airport above sea level?
Örnsköldsvik Airport sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Örnsköldsvik Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.4083, 18.9900 — in Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport, about 73 km away.
Does ESNO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNO 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 Örnsköldsvik Airport?
Örnsköldsvik Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,607 ft (2014 m) with a ASP surface.