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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Såtenäs Air Base

ICAO ESIB🇸🇪 Såtenäs
Coordinates
58.4264°N, 12.7144°E
Elevation
181 ft (55 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SE-Q
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:23
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
20:15
Civil dusk
20:58

About 14h 9m 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 Såtenäs Air Base

Såtenäs Air Base

Lidköping-Såtenäs flygplats (IATA: -, ICAO: ESIB) är en flottiljflygplats i Såtenäs, 32 kilometer väster om Lidköping i Lidköpings kommun i Västergötland.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ESIB

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 197,428 ft / 2,264 m131 ftAspLightedOpen
11 / 296,342 ft / 1,933 m131 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND134.300 MHz
TCACON134.550 MHz
TWRTWR128.200 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SÅTENÄS CTRClass CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
GÖTEBORG TMAClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL095
PART GÖTEBORG TMAClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL095
SECTOR SÅTENÄSClass CTMA1500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
SECTOR TROLLHÄTTANClass CTMA1500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
ES-R49A SÅTENÄSSpecial useRestrictedGND7500 ft MSL
ES-R49B SÅTENÄSSpecial useRestrictedGND7500 ft MSL
ES-R49 SÅTENÄSSpecial useRestrictedGND7500 ft MSL
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
GALLE8.4 nm296°On request
JARPAS8.6 nm109°On request
HUNNEBERG9.4 nm217°On request
EAST9.7 nm245°On request
HINDEN10.3 nm027°On request
HJORTEN12.8 nm353°On request
EKENASMOSSE13.6 nm278°On request
NOSSEBRO14.3 nm178°On request
WEST17.5 nm237°On request
SJUNTORP17.8 nm229°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle305 ft
Obstacle246 ft
Obstacle213 ft
Obstacle217 ft
Obstacle190 ft
Obstacle246 ft
Obstacle243 ft
Obstacle262 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Såtenäs Air Base?

The ICAO code for Såtenäs Air Base is ESIB.

Where is Såtenäs Air Base located?

Såtenäs Air Base is medium airport located in Såtenäs, Sweden, at an elevation of 181 ft (55 m).

How many runways does Såtenäs Air Base have?

Såtenäs Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 7,428 ft / 2,264 m.

What time zone is Såtenäs Air Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Såtenäs Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Såtenäs Air Base is approximately 5.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Såtenäs Air Base?

The nearest airport to Såtenäs Air Base is Råda Air Base (ESFR), about 11.5 nm to the ene, followed by Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport and Lidköping-Hovby Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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