International hub · Visby, Sweden
Visby
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- Coordinates
- 57°40′N 18°21′E
- Local time
- Europe/Stockholm
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Field information
ESSV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Visby (ESSV/VBY) has 2 runways; the longest, 03/21, is 6,562 ft (2,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ESSV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Stockholm
Country
Sweden
SE
Municipality
Visby
Elevation
164 ft
Position
57.6628, 18.3462
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · ESSV
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 3,611 ft (1,101 m) | 131 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ESSV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Visby (ESSV / VBY) in Visby, Sweden, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ESSV is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at ESSV
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Sweden
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Sweden. Applicable permit lead times for Sweden are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Sweden are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at ESSV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ESSV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at ESSV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ESSV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to ESSV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ESSV: 57° 39′ 46″ N 18° 20′ 46″ E; elevation 164 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Visby
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Visby. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ESSV.
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Cargo Operations at ESSV
Support for freighter operations into ESSV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ESSV sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into ESSV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Visby — one desk for the whole trip.