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Karlstad

Karlstad (ESOK/KSD) serves Karlstad, Sweden. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 03L/21R). Field elevation is 352 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ESOK
  • Name: Karlstad
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 59.444698
  • Longitude: 13.3374
  • Elevation: 352 ft
  • Country: Sweden
  • Municipality: Karlstad
  • IATA Code: KSD
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
  • Distance from City: 11.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 8255 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 1840 X 170
  • Surface: GRE
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.450 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: SEK 40-65 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge SEK 350
  • Parking Fee: SEK 5-10 per tonne MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: SEK
  • Remarks: Swedish VAT (moms) at 25% on domestic services.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

ESOE

  • ICAO: ESOE
  • Name: Orebro
  • Distance (NM): 53.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

ESGT

  • ICAO: ESGT
  • Name: Trollhattan-Vanersborg
  • Distance (NM): 74.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

ESSD

  • ICAO: ESSD
  • Name: Borlange
  • Distance (NM): 87.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

ESSL

  • ICAO: ESSL
  • Name: Saab
  • Distance (NM): 95.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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Sweden Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
  • Landing Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights by EU/EEA aircraft generally do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ESOK?
The tower frequency at Karlstad is 119.45 MHz.
What fuel is available at ESOK?
Karlstad offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does ESOK require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Karlstad (Sweden).