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Airports / Sweden / VXO
Medium airport · VXO
Växjö Kronoberg Airport.
Växjö, Sweden · 610 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
312 ratings
0
Operators based
610
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Växjö, SwedenELEV 610 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
312
Google reviews
ratings on Google
610
Field elevation
feet above sea level
44
Nearest alternate
nm to RNB
Field standing
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ronneby Airport (RNB).
Overview
Växjö Kronoberg Airport, listed as ESMX / VXO, is a mid-sized airport in Växjö, Sweden. Field elevation is 610 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list VXO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ronneby Airport (RNB, 44 nm), Kalmar Airport (KLR, 53 nm), and Jönköping Airport (JKG, 54 nm). The field has a single 6,900-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from VXO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from VXO to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It has big parking and busses stop in front of it.”
R D5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The employees are kind and helpful.”
R D5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ESMX
IATA
VXO
FAA / Local
ESMX
Elevation
610 ft
Coordinates
56.9291° N · 14.7280° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Sweden fields
state range 16–1,608 ft
At 610 ft, VXO sits higher than 76% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,900 ft
- 01/196,900 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,900 ft
VXO's 6,900 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmRNBRonneby AirportRonneby
- 53nmKLRKalmar AirportKalmar
- 54nmJKGJönköping AirportJönköping
- 64nmKIDKristianstad AirportKristianstad
- 64nmHADHalmstad AirportHalmstad
- 71nmESTLLjungbyhed AirfieldLjungbyhed
Location
Open the full mapESMX · Växjö Kronoberg Airport · Växjö, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VXO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,217 nm | 7h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,372 nm | 8h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,560 nm | 8h 41m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,680 nm | 8h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,714 nm | 9h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,962 nm | 9h 37m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,178 nm | 10h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,184 nm | 10h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VXO?
- Växjö Kronoberg Airport's longest paved runway is 6,900 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VXO?
- Växjö Kronoberg Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,900 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VXO?
- The closest alternate is Ronneby Airport (RNB), about 44 nm away, followed by Kalmar Airport (KLR) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VXO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 53m (3,217 nm), New York about 8h 15m (3,372 nm), Washington DC about 8h 41m (3,560 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.