Gävle Sandviken Airport

ESSK / GVX

Gävle / Sandviken, SE

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Currently using: ESSD
Weather Source: Dala Airport (ESSD)
Distance: 44nm / 81km from ESSK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

ESSD 141550Z 11006KT 9999 SCT027 16/13 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 224ft
SCT 2,700ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,924ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESSD 141430Z 1415/1417 11007KT 9999 BKN030 PROB40 1415/1417 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSK
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 181°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 5.6kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gävle Sandviken Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSK
IATA Code: GVX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 224 ft MSL

Location

City: Gävle / Sandviken
Country: SE
Latitude: 60.593300°
Longitude: 16.951401°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Gävle Sandviken Airport

Gävle Sandviken Airport (ESSK/GVX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Gävle / Sandviken, SE. The facility operates at an elevation of 224 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.