Stockholm Skavsta Airport (ESKN)
Nykoping, Sweden · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
ESKN
IATA
NYO
City
Nykoping
Country
Sweden
Region
Europe
Elevation
140 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
58.7886, 16.9122
Overview
Southern Stockholm Ryanair base with Swedish flight training schools and four-season weather.
Current Weather at ESKN
Pilots flying into or out of Stockholm Skavsta Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR ESKN 011250Z 17003KT 120V220 9999 FEW050CB SCT059 20/16 Q1008Wind 170° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF ESKN 011130Z 0112/0212 29005KT 9999 SCT040 PROB40 0112/0117 SHRA BKN040CB PROB40 0204/0206 BKN014 BECMG 0210/0212 24015KT PROB40 0210/0212 SCT040CBRead any ESKN METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for ESKN. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for ESKN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Nykoping. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Stockholm Skavsta Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Stockholm Skavsta Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like ESKN include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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