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Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Stockholm, Stockholms län (Sweden)
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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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
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 in SE
#2 of 50 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+8.3%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport's longest active runway measures 10,830 ft (3,301 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #400. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #637 worldwide (Top 8.4%) and #2 nationally in Sweden.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 137 ft (42 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,830 ft (3,301 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,301 m) and paved surface engineering, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
01L/19R 10,830 ft (3301m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
08/26 8,202 ft (2500m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
01R/19L 8,201 ft (2500m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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