Stockholm Västerås Airport (ESOW)
Large airport · Stockholm / Västerås, Västmanlanda län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Stockholm Västerås Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESOW |
| IATA | VST |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°35'22" E 16°38'1" 59.58940, 16.63360 |
| Location | Stockholm / Västerås, Västmanlanda län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,468 ft (2581 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stockholm Västerås Airport at a glance
Stockholm Västerås Airport is a large airport in Stockholm / Västerås, Västmanlanda län, Sweden, known to airline systems as VST. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESOW 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, 01/19, offers 8,468 ft (2581 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESOW 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eskilstuna Airport | ESSU | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Stockholm-Arlanda Airport | ESSA | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Stockholm-Bromma Airport | ESSB | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Örebro Airport | ESOE | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stockholm Västerås Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Stockholm Västerås 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stockholm Västerås Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stockholm Västerås Airport is ESOW, and its IATA code is VST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stockholm Västerås Airport above sea level?
Stockholm Västerås Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stockholm Västerås Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.5894, 16.6336 — in Stockholm / Västerås, Västmanlanda län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eskilstuna Airport, about 27 km away.
Does ESOW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESOW 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport?
Stockholm Västerås Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,468 ft (2581 m) with a ASP surface.