Gävle Sandviken Airport (GVX): Codes, Runways & Location
Gävle Sandviken Airport (IATA: GVX · ICAO: ESSK) is a medium-sized airport serving Gävle / Sandviken, Sweden. It lies at 60.5933° N, 16.9514° E, 224 ft (68 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gävle Sandviken Airport
Gävle Sandviken Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gävle / Sandviken in Sweden. It is identified by the IATA code GVX and the ICAO code ESSK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gävle Sandviken Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 224 ft (68 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Söderhamn Airport (SOO) about 75 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gävle Sandviken Airport
Where is Gävle Sandviken Airport located?
Gävle Sandviken Airport is located in Gävle / Sandviken, Sweden. Its coordinates are 60.5933° N, 16.9514° E.
What is the airport code for Gävle Sandviken Airport?
Gävle Sandviken Airport has an IATA code of GVX and an ICAO code of ESSK.
How long is the runway at Gävle Sandviken Airport?
Gävle Sandviken Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Gävle Sandviken Airport have?
Gävle Sandviken Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gävle Sandviken Airport a major airport?
Gävle Sandviken Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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