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Stockholm Västerås Airport

IATA VSTICAO ESOW🇸🇪 Stockholm / Västerås
Coordinates
59.5894°N, 16.6336°E
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SE-U
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:47

About 14h 15m 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport

Stockholm Västerås Airport

Stockholm Västerås Airport (IATA: VST, ICAO: ESOW), also known as Hässlö Flygplats, is a minor international airport located near the city of Västerås, Sweden. The airport is located 110 km (70 mi) west of Stockholm, and is outside of Stockholm County, but is included in STO, the IATA airport code for Stockholm airports. The airport handled a total of 78,652 passengers in 2024, making it Sweden's 18th-busiest airport.

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

Live weather

ESOW
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NOTAMs

ESOW

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
01 / 19▸ displaced8,468 ft / 2,581 m164 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCON125.950 MHz
TWRTWR130.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STOCKHOLM TMA HClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL095
SECTOR VÄSTERÅSClass CTMA1500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
VÄSTERÅS CTRClass CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
ESKILSTUNA TIA/RMZClass GType 241500 ft MSL4500 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: N (from about 0°), on 14% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan45%-1,705 ft
Feb55%-1,847 ft
Mar67%-1,452 ft
Apr84%-1,105 ft
May87%-420 ft
Jun90%293 ft
Jul87%513 ft
Aug82%336 ft
Sep73%-161 ft
Oct61%-667 ft
Nov41%-1,333 ft
Dec39%-1,580 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,847513 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
WEST2.3 nm260°On request
EAST3.2 nm111°On request
GOLFBANAN5.2 nm123°On request
BJORKSTA5.8 nm059°On request
VIKHUS7.7 nm221°On request
ROMFARTUNA8.9 nm346°On request
BALSTA13 nm188°On request
LIDON13.5 nm151°On request
STENKVISTA16.4 nm187°On request
TOBO17.4 nm156°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
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle102 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Lillhäradsmasten108 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Stockholm Västerås 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport?

The ICAO code for Stockholm Västerås Airport is ESOW, and its IATA code is VST.

Where is Stockholm Västerås Airport located?

Stockholm Västerås Airport is large airport located in Stockholm / Västerås, Sweden, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Stockholm Västerås Airport have?

Stockholm Västerås Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,468 ft / 2,581 m.

Which airlines fly to Stockholm Västerås Airport?

Airlines historically serving Stockholm Västerås Airport include Ryanair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Stockholm Västerås Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Stockholm Västerås Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Stockholm Västerås Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Stockholm Västerås Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Stockholm Västerås Airport is approximately 7.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Stockholm Västerås Airport?

The nearest airport to Stockholm Västerås Airport is Johannisberg Airfield (ESSX), about 4 nm to the wsw, followed by Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip and Ekeby Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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