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Small airport

Västervik Airport

IATA VVKICAO ESSW🇸🇪 Västervik
Coordinates
57.7800°N, 16.5236°E
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SE-H
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:43

About 14h 11m 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 Västervik Airport

Västervik Airport

Västerviks Flygplats (ESSW) är en flygplats cirka sju kilometer nordväst om Västervik, vid Mommehål. Den ägs av Västerviks kommun.

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

Live weather

ESSW
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NOTAMs

ESSW

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
15 / 333,934 ft / 1,199 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RADIOVÄSTERVIK RADIO131.615 MHz

Services & operations

Contact
Fuel
Avgas 100LLJet A1
Services
Pilot controlled lightingSnow removal

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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ESAA FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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
Obstacle253 ft
Obstacle269 ft
Obstacle390 ft
Obstacle351 ft
Obstacle272 ft
Obstacle269 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

The ICAO code for Västervik Airport is ESSW, and its IATA code is VVK.

Where is Västervik Airport located?

Västervik Airport is small airport located in Västervik, Sweden, at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m).

How many runways does Västervik Airport have?

Västervik Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,934 ft / 1,199 m.

What time zone is Västervik Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Västervik Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Västervik Airport is approximately 6.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Västervik Airport?

The nearest airport to Västervik Airport is Hornlanda (SE-0055), about 22.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Oskarshamn Airport and Hultsfred Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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