Airports / Sweden / BLE
Dala Airport.
Borlange, Sweden · 503 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
79 ratings
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Operators based
503
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#9 / 42
Sweden airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 79 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated Sweden fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mora Airport (MXX).
Overview
Dala Airport (ESSD / BLE) sits in Borlange, Sweden, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 503 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BLE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Mora Airport (MXX, 44 nm), Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST, 60 nm), and Söderhamn Airport (SOO, 68 nm). The field has a single 7,579-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BLE 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 BLE to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
ESSD
IATA
BLE
FAA / Local
ESSD
Elevation
503 ft
Coordinates
60.4220° N · 15.5152° 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 503 ft, BLE sits higher than 71% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,579 ft
- 14/327,579 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,579 ft
BLE's 7,579 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.
- 44nmMXXMora AirportMora
- 60nmVSTStockholm Västerås AirportStockholm / Västerås
- 68nmSOOSöderhamn AirportSöderhamn
- 72nmKSKKarlskoga AirportKarlskoga
- 73nmORBÖrebro AirportÖrebro
- 74nmEKTEskilstuna AirportEskilstuna
Location
Open the full mapESSD · Dala Airport · Borlange, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BLE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,158 nm | 7h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,310 nm | 8h 6m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,476 nm | 8h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,495 nm | 8h 32m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,616 nm | 8h 49m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,880 nm | 9h 25m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,013 nm | 9h 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,031 nm | 9h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BLE?
- Dala Airport's longest paved runway is 7,579 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 BLE?
- Dala Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,579 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BLE?
- The closest alternate is Mora Airport (MXX), about 44 nm away, followed by Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BLE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 45m (3,158 nm), New York about 8h 6m (3,310 nm), Anchorage about 8h 29m (3,476 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.