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Medium airportScheduled service

Växjö Kronoberg Airport

IATA VXOICAO ESMX🇸🇪 Växjö
Coordinates
56.9291°N, 14.7280°E
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SE-G
Time zone
Stockholm(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:16
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:50

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 Växjö Kronoberg Airport

Växjö Kronoberg Airport

Växjö-Kronoberg Airport (IATA: VXO, ICAO: ESMX), branded as Växjö Småland Airport, is an airport in Kronoberg county, Sweden. The airport is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of central Växjö. The airport is owned by Kronoberg county and Växjö municipality. A small share is held by Alvesta municipality.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

ESMX

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 / 196,900 ft / 2,103 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.150 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KRONOBERG TMA AClass CTMA2000 ft MSLFL095
KRONOBERG CTRClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL
HAGSHULT TMA BClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL095
HAGSHULT TMA AClass CTMA2000 ft MSLFL095
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: S (from about 180°), on 14% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan24%-858 ft
Feb36%-934 ft
Mar54%-643 ft
Apr78%-251 ft
May81%330 ft
Jun86%922 ft
Jul81%1,079 ft
Aug76%945 ft
Sep68%528 ft
Oct44%127 ft
Nov24%-415 ft
Dec20%-697 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-9341,079 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
EAST3.3 nm098°On request
WEST3.4 nm301°On request
GARDSBY5.5 nm069°On request
ALVESTA5.7 nm244°On request
VATTENTORNET6 nm146°On request
KLINTA6.4 nm316°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
Holstorpsmasten735 ft692 ft
Alpha548 ft577 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Växjö Kronoberg Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Växjö Kronoberg Airport?

The ICAO code for Växjö Kronoberg Airport is ESMX, and its IATA code is VXO.

Where is Växjö Kronoberg Airport located?

Växjö Kronoberg Airport is medium airport located in Växjö, Sweden, at an elevation of 610 ft (186 m).

How many runways does Växjö Kronoberg Airport have?

Växjö Kronoberg Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,900 ft / 2,103 m.

Which airlines fly to Växjö Kronoberg Airport?

Airlines historically serving Växjö Kronoberg Airport include Estonian Air, Golden Air, Malmö Aviation, NextJet, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines System (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Växjö Kronoberg Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Växjö Kronoberg Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Växjö Kronoberg Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Växjö Kronoberg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Växjö Kronoberg Airport is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Växjö Kronoberg Airport?

The nearest airport to Växjö Kronoberg Airport is Kronobergshed Airfield (SE-0058), about 6 nm to the wnw, followed by Alvesta Smålanda Airfield and Feringe Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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