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Karlstad Airport.
Karlstad, Sweden · 352 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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90 ratings
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Operators based
352
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Karlskoga Airport (KSK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Karlstad Airport (ESOK / KSD) is a mid-sized airport serving Karlstad, Sweden. The airport sits 352 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KSD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Karlskoga Airport (KSK, 36 nm), Torsby Airport (TYF, 44 nm), and Örebro Airport (ORB, 54 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,255-foot paved runway, KSD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KSD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Karlstad.
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Field capability
ICAO
ESOK
IATA
KSD
FAA / Local
ESOK
Elevation
352 ft
Coordinates
59.4447° N · 13.3374° 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 352 ft, KSD sits higher than 62% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,255 ft
- 03/218,255 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03L/21R1,840 ft × 170 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,255 ft
KSD's 8,255 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.
- 36nmKSKKarlskoga AirportKarlskoga
- 44nmTYFTorsby AirportTorsby
- 54nmORBÖrebro AirportÖrebro
- 58nmESFRRåda Air BaseRåda
- 63nmKVBSkövde AirportSkövde
- 64nmESIBSåtenäs Air BaseSåtenäs
Location
Open the full mapESOK · Karlstad Airport · Karlstad, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KSD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,118 nm | 7h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,272 nm | 8h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,458 nm | 8h 27m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,524 nm | 8h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,593 nm | 8h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,851 nm | 9h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,031 nm | 9h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,034 nm | 9h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KSD?
- Karlstad Airport's longest paved runway is 8,255 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 KSD?
- Karlstad Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,255 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KSD?
- The closest alternate is Karlskoga Airport (KSK), about 36 nm away, followed by Torsby Airport (TYF) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KSD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 39m (3,118 nm), New York about 8h 1m (3,272 nm), Washington DC about 8h 27m (3,458 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.