Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: ARN ICAO: ESSA
Longest Active Runway
10,830 ft
3,301 meters
Field Elevation
137 ft
42 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
59.6485°, 17.9288°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#400 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#637 of 7558
Top 8.4% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Sweden)
#2 of 3 in SE
#2 of 50 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+8.3%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 ARN in numbers: 10,830 ft longest runway · #400 of 650 published · #637 of 7,558 worldwide (top 8.4%) · #2 in Sweden.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
ARN lies at 42 m (137 ft), #408 of 650 published airports by elevation and 31.9 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is equal to the Sweden median; GOT is highest at 506 ft, 369 ft higher than ARN.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of ARN. Nearest published airport: Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 208 NM, 11,811 ft (981 ft longer than ARN); 4 within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 10,830 ft (3,301 m)
ARN runways: 01L/19R 10,830 × 148 ft asphalt (asp); 08/26 8,202 × 148 ft asphalt (asp); 01R/19L 8,201 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). National standing: #2 of 3 in Sweden; LLA leads by 160 ft (10,990 ft). +8.3% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 10,830 ft (3301 m / 3.301 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m / 2.500 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 01R/19L | 8,201 ft (2500 m / 2.500 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →