Karlstad Airport (ESOK)
Medium airport · Karlstad, Värmlanda län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Karlstad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESOK |
| IATA | KSD |
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°26'41" E 13°20'15" 59.44470, 13.33740 |
| Location | Karlstad, Värmlanda län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,255 ft (2516 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03L/21R | 1,840 ft (561 m) | 170 ft | GRE | No |
Karlstad Airport at a glance
Karlstad Airport is a medium airport in Karlstad, Värmlanda län, Sweden, known to airline systems as KSD. The field elevation of 352 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESOK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 8,255 ft (2516 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESOK 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 Karlstad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karlskoga Airport | ESKK | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Torsby Airport | ESST | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Örebro Airport | ESOE | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Råda Air Base | ESFR | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Skövde Airport | ESGR | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Karlstad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 352 ft field elevation of Karlstad 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 Karlstad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Karlstad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Karlstad Airport is ESOK, and its IATA code is KSD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Karlstad Airport above sea level?
Karlstad Airport sits at an elevation of 352 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Karlstad Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.4447, 13.3374 — in Karlstad, Värmlanda län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Karlskoga Airport, about 66 km away.
Does ESOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESOK 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 Karlstad Airport?
Karlstad Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,255 ft (2516 m) with a ASP surface.