Kiruna Airport (ESNQ)
Large airport · Kiruna, Norrbottena län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Kiruna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNQ |
| IATA | KRN |
| Elevation | 1,508 ft (460 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°49'19" E 20°20'12" 67.82200, 20.33680 |
| Location | Kiruna, Norrbottena län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,209 ft (2502 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kiruna Airport at a glance
Kiruna Airport is a large airport in Kiruna, Norrbottena län, Sweden, known to airline systems as KRN. The field elevation of 1,508 ft (460 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNQ 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, 03/21, offers 8,209 ft (2502 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESNQ 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 Kiruna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gällivare Airport | ESNG | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Enontekio Airport | EFET | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Bardufoss Airport | ENDU | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Harstad/Narvik Airport | ENEV | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Kittilä International Airport | EFKT | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kiruna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,508 ft field elevation of Kiruna 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 Kiruna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kiruna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kiruna Airport is ESNQ, and its IATA code is KRN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kiruna Airport above sea level?
Kiruna Airport sits at an elevation of 1,508 feet (460 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kiruna Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.8220, 20.3368 — in Kiruna, Norrbottena län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gällivare Airport, about 79 km away.
Does ESNQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNQ 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 Kiruna Airport?
Kiruna Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,209 ft (2502 m) with a ASP surface.