Luleå Airport (ESPA)
Large airport · Luleå, Norrbottena län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Luleå Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESPA |
| IATA | LLA |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°32'38" E 22°7'19" 65.54380, 22.12200 |
| Location | Luleå, Norrbottena län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,990 ft (3350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Luleå Airport at a glance
Luleå Airport is a large airport in Luleå, Norrbottena län, Sweden, known to airline systems as LLA. The field elevation of 65 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESPA 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, 14/32, offers 10,990 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESPA 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 Luleå Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skellefteå Airport | ESNS | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kemi-Tornio Airport | EFKE | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Arvidsjaur Airport | ESNX | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Oulu Airport | EFOU | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Gällivare Airport | ESNG | 186 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Luleå Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 65 ft field elevation of Luleå 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 Luleå Airport
What is the ICAO code of Luleå Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Luleå Airport is ESPA, and its IATA code is LLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Luleå Airport above sea level?
Luleå Airport sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Luleå Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.5438, 22.1220 — in Luleå, Norrbottena län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skellefteå Airport, about 113 km away.
Does ESPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESPA 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 Luleå Airport?
Luleå Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 10,990 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.