Visby Airport (VBY): Codes, Runways & Location
Visby Airport (IATA: VBY · ICAO: ESSV) is a large airport serving Visby, Sweden. It lies at 57.6628° N, 18.3462° E, 164 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of Visby Airport
Visby Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Visby in Sweden. It is identified by the IATA code VBY and the ICAO code ESSV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Visby Airport has 2 runways 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 164 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Västervik Airport (VVK) about 109 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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Visby Airport (VBY) is one of many airports in Sweden. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Visby Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Visby Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Visby Airport
Where is Visby Airport located?
Visby Airport is located in Visby, Sweden. Its coordinates are 57.6628° N, 18.3462° E.
What is the airport code for Visby Airport?
Visby Airport has an IATA code of VBY and an ICAO code of ESSV.
How long is the runway at Visby Airport?
Visby 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 Visby Airport have?
Visby Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Visby Airport a major airport?
Visby Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Visby Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →