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Linköping City Airport

IATA LPIICAO ESSL🇸🇪 Linköping
Coordinates
58.4049°N, 15.6845°E
Elevation
172 ft (52 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SE-E
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:52

About 14h 19m 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 Linköping City Airport

Linköping City Airport

Linköping/Saab Airport (IATA: LPI, ICAO: ESSL), branded as Linköping City Airport, is situated in Linköping, Sweden. The airport is shared between civil aviation and Saab.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
11 / 297,004 ft / 2,135 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.805 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
Monday: 04:30-18:00, 22:30-23:30; Tuesday: 04:30-18:00, 22:30-23:30; Wednesday: 04:30-18:00, 22:30-23:30; Thursday: 04:30-18:00, 22:30-23:30; Friday: 04:30-09:00, 14:10-18:00, 22:30-23:30; Saturday: 04:30-09:00, 15:00-18:00, 22:30-23:30; Sunday: 04:30-09:00, 14:10-17:00, 22:30-23:30
Contact
Services
CustomsCar hireParkingHandlingLoungeBaggageCheck-in

Linköping City Airport offers up to two daily KLM flights to Amsterdam.

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

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ÖSTGÖTA TMA (WHEN ÖSTGÖTA APP.INACTIVE)Class CTMA4500 ft MSLFL095
SECTOR LINKÖPINGClass CTMA1600 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
ÖSTGÖTA TMA AClass CTMA1600 ft MSLFL095
SAAB CTR AClass CCTRGND1600 ft MSL
SAAB CTR BClass CCTRGND1600 ft MSL
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan42%-1,415 ft
Feb55%-1,550 ft
Mar67%-1,199 ft
Apr84%-829 ft
May88%-176 ft
Jun93%470 ft
Jul90%678 ft
Aug86%509 ft
Sep80%47 ft
Oct67%-406 ft
Nov44%-1,074 ft
Dec40%-1,275 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,550678 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
RYSTAD2.3 nm026°On request
AMYNNINGEN3.1 nm321°On request
GOLFBANAN3.5 nm153°On request
OSTRA HARG5.3 nm021°On request
GISTAD5.9 nm059°On request
HOVETORP5.9 nm165°On request
SNAVUDDEN7.3 nm331°On request
SKEDA UDDE8.1 nm207°On request
SPETSEN8.4 nm140°On request
ALVESTAD11.4 nm283°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
Obstacle276 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Linköping City Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇸🇪 More airports in Sweden📘 Flying in Sweden: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Linköping City Airport?

The ICAO code for Linköping City Airport is ESSL, and its IATA code is LPI.

Where is Linköping City Airport located?

Linköping City Airport is large airport located in Linköping, Sweden, at an elevation of 172 ft (52 m).

How many runways does Linköping City Airport have?

Linköping City Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,004 ft / 2,135 m.

Which airlines fly to Linköping City Airport?

Airlines historically serving Linköping City Airport include KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Linköping City Airport?

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

What time zone is Linköping City Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Linköping City Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Linköping City Airport is approximately 6.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Linköping City Airport?

The nearest airport to Linköping City Airport is Malmen Air Base (ESCF), about 5.1 nm to the w, followed by Motala flygklubb and Finspångs flygfält.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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