Skellefteå Airport (ESNS)
Medium airport · Skellefteå, Västerbottens län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Skellefteå Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNS |
| IATA | SFT |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°37'29" E 21°4'37" 64.62480, 21.07690 |
| Location | Skellefteå, Västerbottens län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,268 ft (2520 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Skellefteå Airport at a glance
Skellefteå Airport is a medium airport in Skellefteå, Västerbottens län, Sweden, known to airline systems as SFT. The field elevation of 157 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNS 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, 10/28, offers 8,268 ft (2520 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESNS 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 Skellefteå Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Umeå Airport | ESNU | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Lycksele Airport | ESNL | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Luleå Airport | ESPA | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Arvidsjaur Airport | ESNX | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport | EFKK | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skellefteå Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 157 ft field elevation of Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå Airport
What is the ICAO code of Skellefteå Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Skellefteå Airport is ESNS, and its IATA code is SFT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skellefteå Airport above sea level?
Skellefteå Airport sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skellefteå Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.6248, 21.0769 — in Skellefteå, Västerbottens län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Umeå Airport, about 100 km away.
Does ESNS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNS 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 Skellefteå Airport?
Skellefteå Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,268 ft (2520 m) with a ASP surface.