Gävle Sandviken Airport (ESSK)
Medium airport · Gävle / Sandviken, Gävleborge län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Gävle Sandviken Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSK |
| IATA | GVX |
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°35'36" E 16°57'5" 60.59330, 16.95140 |
| Location | Gävle / Sandviken, Gävleborge län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gävle Sandviken Airport at a glance
Gävle Sandviken Airport is a medium airport in Gävle / Sandviken, Gävleborge län, Sweden, known to airline systems as GVX. The field elevation of 224 ft (68 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESSK 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 Gävle Sandviken Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Söderhamn Airport | ESNY | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Dala Airport | ESSD | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Stockholm Västerås Airport | ESOW | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Stockholm-Arlanda Airport | ESSA | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Mora Airport | ESKM | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gävle Sandviken Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 224 ft field elevation of Gävle Sandviken 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 Gävle Sandviken Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gävle Sandviken Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gävle Sandviken Airport is ESSK, and its IATA code is GVX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gävle Sandviken Airport above sea level?
Gävle Sandviken Airport sits at an elevation of 224 feet (68 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gävle Sandviken Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.5933, 16.9514 — in Gävle / Sandviken, Gävleborge län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Söderhamn Airport, about 75 km away.
Does ESSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSK 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 Gävle Sandviken Airport?
Gävle Sandviken Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.