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Karlstad Airport

IATA KSDICAO ESOK🇸🇪 Karlstad
Coordinates
59.4447°N, 13.3374°E
Elevation
352 ft (107 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SE-S
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:02
Sunrise
04:16
Sunset
22:11
Civil dusk
23:25

About 17h 55m 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 Karlstad Airport

Karlstad Airport

Karlstad Airport (IATA: KSD, ICAO: ESOK) is situated 16 km (10 mi) from Karlstad city centre in Sweden.

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

Live weather

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 218,255 ft / 2,516 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
03L / 21R1,840 ft / 561 m170 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR119.450 MHz

Services & operations

Services
CustomsCar hireParkingHandlingLounge

The airport provides services such as car hire and parking, with free wifi available.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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
KARLSTAD TMA AClass CTMA2000 ft MSLFL095
KARLSTAD CTRClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
NÄRSEKTORNSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL090

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
Lucia af Boholmen148 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Karlstad 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 Karlstad Airport?

The ICAO code for Karlstad Airport is ESOK, and its IATA code is KSD.

Where is Karlstad Airport located?

Karlstad Airport is medium airport located in Karlstad, Sweden, at an elevation of 352 ft (107 m).

How many runways does Karlstad Airport have?

Karlstad Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,255 ft / 2,516 m.

Which airlines fly to Karlstad Airport?

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serving Karlstad Airport include NextJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Karlstad Airport?

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

What time zone is Karlstad Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Karlstad Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karlstad Airport is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Karlstad Airport?

The nearest airport to Karlstad Airport is Brattforshede Airfield (ESSM), about 20.1 nm to the ene, followed by Munkfors Airfield and Säffle Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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