Stockholm-Bromma Airport (ESSB)
Medium airport · Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Stockholm-Bromma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSB |
| IATA | BMA |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°21'16" E 17°56'30" 59.35440, 17.94170 |
| Location | Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,472 ft (1668 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stockholm-Bromma Airport at a glance
Stockholm-Bromma Airport is a medium airport in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden, known to airline systems as BMA. The field elevation of 47 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSB 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 5,472 ft (1668 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 ESSB 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-Bromma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm-Arlanda Airport | ESSA | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Eskilstuna Airport | ESSU | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Stockholm Västerås Airport | ESOW | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Norrköping Airport | ESSP | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stockholm-Bromma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 47 ft field elevation of Stockholm-Bromma 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-Bromma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stockholm-Bromma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stockholm-Bromma Airport is ESSB, and its IATA code is BMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stockholm-Bromma Airport above sea level?
Stockholm-Bromma Airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 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-Bromma Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.3544, 17.9417 — in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, about 33 km away.
Does ESSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSB 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-Bromma Airport?
Stockholm-Bromma Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,472 ft (1668 m) with a ASP surface.