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ESSA

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport · Stockholm

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
137 ft / 42 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ESSA), located in Stockholm, Sweden. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 137 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
ICAO / IATA
ESSA / ARN
Municipality
Stockholm
Country
Region
SE-AB — Stockholms län
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
137 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01L / 19R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,830 ft / 3,301 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 10° / 190°
RWY 01L (10°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: I-SAE | CRS: 10°
RWY 19R (190°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: I-SAN | CRS: 190°
Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 75.9° / 255.9°
RWY 08 (75.9°)
108.70 MHz
IDENT: SEO | CRS: 81°
RWY 26 (255.9°)
109.35 MHz
IDENT: SWE | CRS: 261°
Runway 01R / 19L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,201 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 10.4° / 190.4°
RWY 01R (10.4°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: SAE | CRS: 10°
RWY 19L (190.4°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: SWA | CRS: 190°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP STOCKHOLM CON
123.75 MHz
ATIS ATIS
119.00 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.83 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
PMSV MET OFFICE
122.60 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

ESSBILS
Stockholm-Bromma Airport
33 km / 18 nm
ESOW
Stockholm Västerås Airport
73 km / 39 nm
ESSU
Eskilstuna Airport
76 km / 41 nm
ESKNILS
Stockholm Skavsta Airport
112 km / 60 nm
ESSK
Gävle Sandviken Airport
118 km / 64 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026