Storuman Airport (ESUD)
Medium airport · Storuman, Västerbottens län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Storuman Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESUD |
| IATA | SQO |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°57'39" E 17°41'48" 64.96090, 17.69660 |
| Location | Storuman, Västerbottens län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,490 ft (2283 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Storuman Airport at a glance
Storuman Airport is a medium airport in Storuman, Västerbottens län, Sweden, known to airline systems as SQO. The field elevation of 915 ft (279 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESUD 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, 15/33, offers 7,490 ft (2283 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESUD 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 Storuman Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport | ESNV | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Lycksele Airport | ESNL | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Arvidsjaur Airport | ESNX | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Skellefteå Airport | ESNS | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Umeå Airport | ESNU | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Storuman Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 915 ft field elevation of Storuman 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 Storuman Airport
What is the ICAO code of Storuman Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Storuman Airport is ESUD, and its IATA code is SQO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Storuman Airport above sea level?
Storuman Airport sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Storuman Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.9609, 17.6966 — in Storuman, Västerbottens län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport, about 59 km away.
Does ESUD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESUD 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 Storuman Airport?
Storuman Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,490 ft (2283 m) with a ASP surface.