Airports / Sweden / EKT
Eskilstuna Airport.
Eskilstuna, Sweden · 139 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
15 ratings
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Operators based
139
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 42
Sweden airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 15 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated Sweden fields.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Eskilstuna Airport (ESSU / EKT) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 139 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EKT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST, 14 nm), Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, 34 nm), and Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA, 38 nm). With a single 6,187-foot paved runway, EKT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EKT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Eskilstuna.
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Field capability
ICAO
ESSU
IATA
EKT
FAA / Local
ESSU
Elevation
139 ft
Coordinates
59.3511° N · 16.7084° 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
No
Elevation vs Sweden fields
state range 16–1,608 ft
At 139 ft, EKT sits lower than 64% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,187 ft
- 18/366,187 ft × 115 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,187 ft
EKT's 6,187 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.
- 14nmVSTStockholm Västerås AirportStockholm / Västerås
- 34nmNYOStockholm Skavsta AirportNyköping
- 38nmBMAStockholm-Bromma AirportStockholm
- 41nmARNStockholm-Arlanda AirportStockholm
- 48nmNRKNorrköping AirportNorrköping
- 52nmORBÖrebro AirportÖrebro
Location
Open the full mapESSU · Eskilstuna Airport · Eskilstuna, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EKT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,216 nm | 7h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,369 nm | 8h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,544 nm | 8h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,555 nm | 8h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,682 nm | 8h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,943 nm | 9h 34m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,087 nm | 9h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,104 nm | 9h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EKT?
- Eskilstuna Airport's longest paved runway is 6,187 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 EKT?
- Eskilstuna Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,187 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to EKT?
- The closest alternate is Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST), about 14 nm away, followed by Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EKT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 53m (3,216 nm), New York about 8h 14m (3,369 nm), Anchorage about 8h 39m (3,544 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.