Eskilstuna Airport (ESSU)
Medium airport · Eskilstuna, Södermanlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Eskilstuna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSU |
| IATA | EKT |
| Elevation | 139 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°21'4" E 16°42'30" 59.35110, 16.70840 |
| Location | Eskilstuna, Södermanlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,187 ft (1886 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
Eskilstuna Airport at a glance
Eskilstuna Airport is a medium airport in Eskilstuna, Södermanlands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as EKT. The field elevation of 139 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSU 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 6,187 ft (1886 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 ESSU 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 Eskilstuna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Västerås Airport | ESOW | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Stockholm-Bromma Airport | ESSB | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Stockholm-Arlanda Airport | ESSA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Norrköping Airport | ESSP | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eskilstuna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 139 ft field elevation of Eskilstuna 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 Eskilstuna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Eskilstuna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Eskilstuna Airport is ESSU, and its IATA code is EKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eskilstuna Airport above sea level?
Eskilstuna Airport sits at an elevation of 139 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eskilstuna Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.3511, 16.7084 — in Eskilstuna, Södermanlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stockholm Västerås Airport, about 27 km away.
Does ESSU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSU 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 Eskilstuna Airport?
Eskilstuna Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,187 ft (1886 m) with a ASP surface.