Linköping City Airport (ESSL)
Large airport · Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Linköping City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSL |
| IATA | LPI |
| Elevation | 172 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°24'18" E 15°41'4" 58.40491, 15.68450 |
| Location | Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,004 ft (2135 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Linköping City Airport at a glance
Linköping City Airport is a large airport in Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as LPI. The field elevation of 172 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSL 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, 11/29, offers 7,004 ft (2135 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESSL 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 Linköping City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malmen Air Base | ESCF | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Norrköping Airport | ESSP | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Örebro Airport | ESOE | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Skövde Airport | ESGR | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Linköping City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 172 ft field elevation of Linköping City 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 Linköping City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Linköping City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Linköping City Airport is ESSL, and its IATA code is LPI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Linköping City Airport above sea level?
Linköping City Airport sits at an elevation of 172 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Linköping City Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.4049, 15.6845 — in Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Malmen Air Base, about 9 km away.
Does ESSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSL 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 Linköping City Airport?
Linköping City Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,004 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.