Dala Airport (ESSD)
Medium airport · Borlange, Dalarnas län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Dala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSD |
| IATA | BLE |
| Elevation | 503 ft (153 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°25'19" E 15°30'55" 60.42200, 15.51520 |
| Location | Borlange, Dalarnas län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,579 ft (2310 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dala Airport at a glance
Dala Airport is a medium airport in Borlange, Dalarnas län, Sweden, known to airline systems as BLE. The field elevation of 503 ft (153 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSD 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 7,579 ft (2310 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 ESSD 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 Dala Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mora Airport | ESKM | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Gävle Sandviken Airport | ESSK | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Stockholm Västerås Airport | ESOW | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Söderhamn Airport | ESNY | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Karlskoga Airport | ESKK | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 503 ft field elevation of Dala 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 Dala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dala Airport is ESSD, and its IATA code is BLE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dala Airport above sea level?
Dala Airport sits at an elevation of 503 feet (153 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dala Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.4220, 15.5152 — in Borlange, Dalarnas län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mora Airport, about 81 km away.
Does ESSD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSD 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 Dala Airport?
Dala Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,579 ft (2310 m) with a ASP surface.