Söderhamn Airport (ESNY)
Medium airport · Söderhamn, Gävleborge län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Söderhamn Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNY |
| IATA | SOO |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°15'41" E 17°5'57" 61.26150, 17.09910 |
| Location | Söderhamn, Gävleborge län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,281 ft (2524 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Söderhamn Airport at a glance
Söderhamn Airport is a medium airport in Söderhamn, Gävleborge län, Sweden, known to airline systems as SOO. The field elevation of 88 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,281 ft (2524 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 ESNY 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 Söderhamn Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gävle Sandviken Airport | ESSK | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Dala Airport | ESSD | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport | ESNN | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Mora Airport | ESKM | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Stockholm-Arlanda Airport | ESSA | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Söderhamn Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 88 ft field elevation of Söderhamn 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 Söderhamn Airport
What is the ICAO code of Söderhamn Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Söderhamn Airport is ESNY, and its IATA code is SOO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Söderhamn Airport above sea level?
Söderhamn Airport sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Söderhamn Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.2615, 17.0991 — in Söderhamn, Gävleborge län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gävle Sandviken Airport, about 75 km away.
Does ESNY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNY 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 Söderhamn Airport?
Söderhamn Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,281 ft (2524 m) with a ASP surface.