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ESSK
Gävle Sandviken Airport · Gävle / Sandviken
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
224 ft / 68 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 122.35 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 6,562 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gävle Sandviken Airport (ESSK), located in Gävle / Sandviken, Sweden. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 224 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Gävle Sandviken Airport
ICAO / IATA
ESSK / GVX
Municipality
Gävle / Sandviken
Country
Region
SE-X — Gävleborge län
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
224 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,562 ft / 2,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 18 (181°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS AFIS
122.35 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026