Arvidsjaur Airport (ESNX)
Medium airport · Arvidsjaur, Norrbottena län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Arvidsjaur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNX |
| IATA | AJR |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft (379 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°35'25" E 19°16'55" 65.59030, 19.28190 |
| Location | Arvidsjaur, Norrbottena län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,201 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arvidsjaur Airport at a glance
Arvidsjaur Airport is a medium airport in Arvidsjaur, Norrbottena län, Sweden, known to airline systems as AJR. The field elevation of 1,245 ft (379 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNX 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 8,201 ft (2500 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 ESNX 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 Arvidsjaur 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 | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Lycksele Airport | ESNL | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Luleå Airport | ESPA | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Skellefteå Airport | ESNS | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport | ESNV | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arvidsjaur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,245 ft field elevation of Arvidsjaur 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 Arvidsjaur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arvidsjaur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arvidsjaur Airport is ESNX, and its IATA code is AJR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arvidsjaur Airport above sea level?
Arvidsjaur Airport sits at an elevation of 1,245 feet (379 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arvidsjaur Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.5903, 19.2819 — in Arvidsjaur, Norrbottena län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Storuman Airport, about 102 km away.
Does ESNX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNX 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 Arvidsjaur Airport?
Arvidsjaur Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,201 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.