Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport (ESNV)
Medium airport · Vilhelmina, Västerbottens län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNV |
| IATA | VHM |
| Elevation | 1,140 ft (347 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°34'45" E 16°50'1" 64.57910, 16.83360 |
| Location | Vilhelmina, Västerbottens län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,928 ft (1502 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport at a glance
Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport is a medium airport in Vilhelmina, Västerbottens län, Sweden, known to airline systems as VHM. The field elevation of 1,140 ft (347 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNV 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 4,928 ft (1502 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 ESNV 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 Vilhelmina South Lapland 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 | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Lycksele Airport | ESNL | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Arvidsjaur Airport | ESNX | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Örnsköldsvik Airport | ESNO | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport | ESNK | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,140 ft field elevation of Vilhelmina South Lapland 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 Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport is ESNV, and its IATA code is VHM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport above sea level?
Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport sits at an elevation of 1,140 feet (347 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.5791, 16.8336 — in Vilhelmina, Västerbottens län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Storuman Airport, about 59 km away.
Does ESNV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNV 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 Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport?
Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,928 ft (1502 m) with a ASP surface.