Visby Airport (ESSV)
Large airport · Visby, Gotlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Visby Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESSV |
| IATA | VBY |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°39'46" E 18°20'46" 57.66280, 18.34620 |
| Location | Visby, Gotlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 3,611 ft (1101 m) | 131 ft | GRS | No |
Visby Airport at a glance
Visby Airport is a large airport in Visby, Gotlands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as VBY. The field elevation of 164 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESSV 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 — 03/21 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESSV 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 Visby Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Norrköping Airport | ESSP | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Kalmar Airport | ESMQ | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Linköping City Airport | ESSL | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Malmen Air Base | ESCF | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Visby Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 164 ft field elevation of Visby 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 Visby Airport
What is the ICAO code of Visby Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Visby Airport is ESSV, and its IATA code is VBY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Visby Airport above sea level?
Visby Airport sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Visby Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.6628, 18.3462 — in Visby, Gotlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stockholm Skavsta Airport, about 151 km away.
Does ESSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESSV 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 Visby Airport?
Visby Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.