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Large airportScheduled service

Kiruna Airport

IATA KRNICAO ESNQ🇸🇪 Kiruna
Coordinates
67.8220°N, 20.3368°E
Elevation
1,508 ft (460 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SE-BD
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
11.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:47
Sunrise
04:55
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:35

About 15h 32m 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 Kiruna Airport

Kiruna Airport

Kiruna Airport is the northernmost airport in Sweden. It lies around 10 km (6.2 mi) from the old town centre of Kiruna and around 4 km from the new town centre. In 2023, the airport served 217,075 passengers.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ESNQ

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 218,209 ft / 2,502 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR130.150 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KIRUNA TMA AClass CTMA3100 ft MSLFL095
KIRUNA CTRClass CCTRGND3100 ft MSL
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
ES-R1 ESRANGESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: SSW (from about 202.5°), on 18% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan60%-968 ft
Feb65%-701 ft
Mar75%-158 ft
Apr80%21 ft
May82%726 ft
Jun85%1,519 ft
Jul83%1,832 ft
Aug77%1,675 ft
Sep69%1,059 ft
Oct58%414 ft
Nov60%-226 ft
Dec48%-538 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-9681,832 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
APTAS3.6 nm141°On request
VISCARIA5.4 nm312°On request
ALTA5.8 nm094°On request
TAIGA7.3 nm166°On request
KAALAS8.1 nm238°On request
VOLOS10.4 nm009°On request
SISKA12.1 nm190°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
Kiirunavaaramasten2,159 ft
Obstacle1,867 ft
Obstacle1,864 ft
Obstacle1,798 ft
Obstacle1,864 ft
Obstacle1,847 ft
Obstacle1,814 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kiruna Airport.

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🇸🇪 More airports in Sweden📘 Flying in Sweden: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kiruna Airport?

The ICAO code for Kiruna Airport is ESNQ, and its IATA code is KRN.

Where is Kiruna Airport located?

Kiruna Airport is large airport located in Kiruna, Sweden, at an elevation of 1,508 ft (460 m).

How many runways does Kiruna Airport have?

Kiruna Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,209 ft / 2,502 m.

Which airlines fly to Kiruna Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kiruna Airport include Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kiruna Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Kiruna Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kiruna Airport in?

Kiruna Airport is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kiruna Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kiruna Airport is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kiruna Airport?

The nearest airport to Kiruna Airport is Kalixfors Airfield (ESUK), about 3.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Pirttivuopio ice runway and Tjautjasjaure Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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