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Small airport

Karlsborg Air Base

ICAO ESIA🇸🇪 Karlsborg
Coordinates
58.5138°N, 14.5071°E
Elevation
308 ft (94 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SE-Q
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:14
Sunrise
04:20
Sunset
21:57
Civil dusk
23:03

About 17h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Karlsborg Air Base

Karlsborg Air Base

Karlsborgs flygplats (IATA: -, ICAO: ESIA) är en militär flygplats i 2 km söder om Karlsborg i Västergötland. Flygplatsen ägs och förvaltas av Fortifikationsverket (FORTV).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

ESIA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 247,472 ft / 2,277 m131 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISMIL INFO130.000 MHz
APPAPP130.000 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KARLSBORG TMAClass CTMA1700 ft MSLFL095
KARLSBORG CTRClass CCTRGND1700 ft MSL
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
ES-R22A VÄTTERNSpecial useRestrictedGND21000 ft MSL
ES-R22D VÄTTERNSpecial useRestrictedGND21000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Sweden airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle105 ft305 ft
Obstacle105 ft315 ft
Obstacle105 ft322 ft
Obstacle305 ft
Obstacle669 ft
Obstacle305 ft
Obstacle272 ft
Obstacle292 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Karlsborg Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Karlsborg Air Base?

The ICAO code for Karlsborg Air Base is ESIA.

Where is Karlsborg Air Base located?

Karlsborg Air Base is small airport located in Karlsborg, Sweden, at an elevation of 308 ft (94 m).

How many runways does Karlsborg Air Base have?

Karlsborg Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 7,472 ft / 2,277 m.

What time zone is Karlsborg Air Base in?

Karlsborg Air Base is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Karlsborg Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karlsborg Air Base is approximately 6.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Karlsborg Air Base?

The nearest airport to Karlsborg Air Base is Flygebyns hoppövningsfält (SE-0027), about 5.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Skövde Airport and Motala flygklubb.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Karlsborg Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.