Norrköping Airport (ESSP)
Medium airport · Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Norrköping Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSP |
| IATA | NRK |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°35'11" E 16°15'2" 58.58630, 16.25060 |
| Location | Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,228 ft (2203 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 1,948 ft (594 m) | 115 ft | GRS | No |
Norrköping Airport at a glance
Norrköping Airport is a medium airport in Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as NRK. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 7,228 ft (2203 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESSP 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 Norrköping Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linköping City Airport | ESSL | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Malmen Air Base | ESCF | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Eskilstuna Airport | ESSU | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Örebro Airport | ESOE | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Norrköping Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Norrköping 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 Norrköping Airport
What is the ICAO code of Norrköping Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Norrköping Airport is ESSP, and its IATA code is NRK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Norrköping Airport above sea level?
Norrköping Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Norrköping Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.5863, 16.2506 — in Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Linköping City Airport, about 39 km away.
Does ESSP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSP 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 Norrköping Airport?
Norrköping Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,228 ft (2203 m) with a ASP surface.