Torsby Airport (ESST)
Medium airport · Torsby, Värmlanda län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Torsby Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESST |
| IATA | TYF |
| Elevation | 393 ft (120 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°9'27" E 12°59'29" 60.15760, 12.99130 |
| Location | Torsby, Värmlanda län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,219 ft (1591 m) | 95 ft | ASP | Yes |
Torsby Airport at a glance
Torsby Airport is a medium airport in Torsby, Värmlanda län, Sweden, known to airline systems as TYF. The field elevation of 393 ft (120 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESST 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, 16/34, offers 5,219 ft (1591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESST 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 Torsby Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karlstad Airport | ESOK | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | ENGM | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Scandinavian Mountains Airport | ESKS | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Mora Airport | ESKM | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Karlskoga Airport | ESKK | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Torsby Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 393 ft field elevation of Torsby 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 Torsby Airport
What is the ICAO code of Torsby Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Torsby Airport is ESST, and its IATA code is TYF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Torsby Airport above sea level?
Torsby Airport sits at an elevation of 393 feet (120 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Torsby Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.1576, 12.9913 — in Torsby, Värmlanda län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Karlstad Airport, about 82 km away.
Does ESST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESST 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 Torsby Airport?
Torsby Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,219 ft (1591 m) with a ASP surface.