Åre Östersund Airport (ESNZ)
Medium airport · Östersund, Jämtlande län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Åre Östersund Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESNZ |
| IATA | OSD |
| Elevation | 1,233 ft (376 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°11'37" E 14°30'15" 63.19355, 14.50417 |
| Location | Östersund, Jämtlande län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Åre Östersund Airport at a glance
Åre Östersund Airport is a medium airport in Östersund, Jämtlande län, Sweden, known to airline systems as OSD. The field elevation of 1,233 ft (376 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESNZ 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 8,202 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 ESNZ 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 Åre Östersund Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport | ESNK | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport | ESNN | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Røros Airport | ENRO | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Trondheim Airport, Værnes | ENVA | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport | ESNV | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Åre Östersund Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,233 ft field elevation of Åre Östersund 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 Åre Östersund Airport
What is the ICAO code of Åre Östersund Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Åre Östersund Airport is ESNZ, and its IATA code is OSD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Åre Östersund Airport above sea level?
Åre Östersund Airport sits at an elevation of 1,233 feet (376 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Åre Östersund Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.1935, 14.5042 — in Östersund, Jämtlande län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport, about 165 km away.
Does ESNZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESNZ 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 Åre Östersund Airport?
Åre Östersund Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.