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Staff & service
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Airports / Sweden / VBY
Large airport · VBY
Visby Airport.
Visby, Sweden · 164 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
344 ratings
0
Operators based
164
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Visby, SwedenELEV 164 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
344
Google reviews
ratings on Google
164
Field elevation
feet above sea level
81
Nearest alternate
nm to NYO
Field standing
#19 / 42
Sweden airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 344 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated Sweden fields.
81 nm
To the nearest alternate
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Overview
Visby Airport, listed as ESSV / VBY, is a large commercial airport in Visby, Sweden. The airport sits 164 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 VBY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, 81 nm), Norrköping Airport (NRK, 87 nm), and Kalmar Airport (KLR, 89 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,562-foot paved runway, VBY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VBY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Visby.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It offers a surprisingly smooth and pleasant travel experience, especially during the busy summer months.”
navid ghannad5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is clean and modern, with short walking distances and all the basic amenities, including a café, rental car services, and free Wi-Fi.”
navid ghannad5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
ESSV
IATA
VBY
FAA / Local
ESSV
Elevation
164 ft
Coordinates
57.6628° N · 18.3462° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Sweden fields
state range 16–1,608 ft
At 164 ft, VBY sits lower than 56% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,562 ft
- 03/216,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/283,611 ft × 131 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
VBY's 6,562 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.
- 81nmNYOStockholm Skavsta AirportNyköping
- 87nmNRKNorrköping AirportNorrköping
- 89nmKLRKalmar AirportKalmar
- 96nmLPILinköping City AirportLinköping
- 100nmESCFMalmen Air BaseLinköping
- 102nmBMAStockholm-Bromma AirportStockholm
Location
Open the full mapESSV · Visby Airport · Visby, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VBY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,305 nm | 8h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,459 nm | 8h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,646 nm | 8h 53m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,651 nm | 8h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,783 nm | 9h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,040 nm | 9h 48m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,200 nm | 10h 10m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,215 nm | 10h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VBY?
- Visby Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 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 VBY?
- Visby Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VBY?
- The closest alternate is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), about 81 nm away, followed by Norrköping Airport (NRK) at 87 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VBY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 5m (3,305 nm), New York about 8h 27m (3,459 nm), Washington DC about 8h 53m (3,646 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.