ESOK/KSD - KARLSTAD

65 35 25N 019 16.55E



Contacts


Karlstad Airport
Våldalen 570
SE-655 91 Karlstad
PH: +46 (0)54 - 540 77 00
FAX: +46 (0)54 - 53 20 44
Email: karlstadairport@karlstad.se

AFS: ESOKZTZX
Website: www.ksdarprt.se










WELCOME TO
KARLSTAD AIRPORT

KARLSTAD AIRPORT

LOCATED IN VÄRMLAND, AN AREA WHERE YOU WILL FIND CAR RALLY COMPETITIONS AND OPERA SHOWS, AS WELL AS RUSTIC SHORTBREAD COOKIES FROM THE HOMESTEAD AND MOOSE FLANK STEAKS SERVED ON FORTIFIED LINEN TABLECLOTHS

Karlstad Airport was inaugurated in 1944 and was then located a few kilometers from Karlstad Center.
In 1997, the airport moved to its current location about 18 kilometers northwest of Karlstad.




Karlstad

"Karlstad Airport (KSD) is located in the municipality of Karlstad only 12 kilometres/6,5 NM NORTHWEST from the city centre of Karlstad
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To/from here you have charter trips direct flights connected with Greece, Thailand and Spain.

Karlstad
SWEDEN

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TAF

METAR


Technical Information

592641N 0132015E RWY centre point

353 ft/108 m

Karlstad TWR 
Phone:
+46 (0)54 - 55 60 76

Fax:
+46 (0)54 - 55 60 77

Email address:
ats.karlstad@acr-sweden.se

Postal address:
Karlstad Airport
Våldalen 570
SE-655 91 Karlstad, Sweden
AFS: ESOKZTZX

KARLSTAD TWR Primary (HO):
119.455 MHz

KARLSTAD TWR Emergency (HO):
121.500 MHz

SWEDEN CTL:
128.630 MHz, 131.130 MHz

SWEDEN CTL:
128.630 MHz, 131.130 MHz

ILS/DME RWY 03 SOK CAT I
109.35 MHz

ILS/DME RWY 21 NOK CAT I 
110.70 MHz

NDB:
RWY 03 
330 (KHz) SKS 

RWY 21 
341 (KHz) NKS

VOR:
D 117.80 MHz KSD

See AIP for more information

VFR Entry/Exit point V.1
- FAGERAS 593105N 0131346E
- SAMSTORP 593040N 0133404E
- TOLLERUD 592535N 0132952E
- SKOGHALL 592114N 0132502E
- SKRUVSTAD 592500N 0130912E  

Reporting point
NIL

Holding
EAST: Hold east of Skåre, east of point
592622N 0132724E

WEST: Hold north of Edsvalla and west of
Norsälven, north west of point
592650N 0131227E

NORTH:
Hold at the end of the road at
Bäcklund, northeast of point
653739N 0192217E


VFR flight within Karlstad TMA/CTR  
Lowest available altitude in CTR is 1000 ft AMSL, except for
take-off and landing.
ATS may permit lower altitude for aerobatic flight within CTR between 0900-2100 (0800-2000).

The traffic circuit should normally be flown west of the
aerodrome.
All of the above is also valid when ATS is closed.

Mast SE airport

RUNWAYS AND LANDING AIDS

RWY 03 
Dimension: Length 2516 m/8255 ft Width 45 m/148 ft  
SURFACE: Asphalt PCN 40 F/B/X/T 
THR ELEV: 333.0 ft,
THR COORD: 592604.33N 0131939.94E 

DECLARED DISTANCES
TORA: 2516 m
TODA: 2516 m
ASDA: 2516 m
LDA:    2516 m

APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTNING
APCH LGT: Barrette CL, CAT I, 900 m
VASIS: PAPI
LED lights: RCL
---------------------------------------
RWY 21
Dimension: Length 2516 m/8255 ft Width 45 m/148 ft
SURFACE: Asphalt: PCN 40 F/B/X/T 
THR ELEV: 352.9 ft,
THR COORD: 592717.62N 0132049.08E

DECLARED DISTANCES
TORA: 2516 m
TODA: 2516 m
ASDA: 2516 m
LDA:    2516 m 

APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTNING
APCH LGT: Calvert , CAT I, 900 m
VASIS: PAPI
LED lights: RCL

APRON SURFACE AND STRENGTH
Apron E ASPH PCN 43 F/B/X/T
Apron N ASPH PCN 40 F/B/X/T
Apron S ASPH PCN 40 F/B/X/T

TWY WIDTH, SURFACE AND STRENGTH
TWY E 23 m ASPH PCN 40 F/B/X/T
TWY N 23 m ASPH PCN 40 F/B/X/T
TWY S 23 m ASPH PCN 40 F/B/X/T

Karlstad AD may be used only:
MON–FRI: H24
SAT: H24
SUN: H24
Holiday occuring MON–FRI:
H24

ATS
MON-FRI: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
HOL occuring MON-FRI: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
SAT: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
SUN: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM

AD Admin
MON-FRI 0700-1500 (0600-1400)
SAT: Closed
SUN: Closed
HOL: Closed

AD Operating hours
MON-FRI: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
SAT: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
SUN: Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM

Fuel
MON-FRI Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM 
SAT Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM 
SUN Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM

Handing
MON-FRI O/R
SAT O/R
SUN O/R 

De-Icing
MON-FRI O/R
SAT O/R
SUN O/R 

BY NOTAM

From Air BP:

NOTE (S)

PPR:
PPR for all IFR school flights.
PH +46(0)54 - 55 60 76. 

LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1. Request for start-up required by aircraft on IFR flight

2. Radiocommunication with de-icing vehicle on
channel 131.805.

3. School- and general aviation flights
Repeated take-off and landings permitted only
15 JUN-15 AUG MON-FRI 0800-1700 (0700-1600) and
16 AUG-14 JUN MON-FRI 0600-2000 (0500-1900) also
SAT, SUN and HOL 0800-1600 (0700-1500).
Repeated take-off and landings are not permitted,
Good Friday, Easter Eve, Easter Day, Ascension Day, Whitesun
Eve, National Day, Midsummer Eve, All Saints Day,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

4. Parking of aircraft on Apron S only when the
aerodrome is closed.

5. Malfunctioning stopbar When a stopbar is not
controllable the following procedures apply:
AD 2 ESOK 1-8 18 JUN 2020 AIP SVERIGE/SWEDEN
KARLSTAD
A IRAC AMDT 4/2020 LFV

5.1 Taxiway with operational stopbar manoeuvring will
be used. Taxiway with unseviceable manoeuvring function
will be closed.
 
5.2 When using taxiway with malfunctioning stopbar
manoeuvring, taxiing pass a lighted stopbar is only permitted
behind a marshalling car. ATC will inform via clearance.

5.3 Aircraft in line to fuelstation 100LL shall hold on
Apron S to keep way clear for ambulance helicopter.

Low visibility procedures (LVP) established
LVP will be in force when RVR is below 550 m or ceiling or
vertical visibility is below 200 ft.

When LVP is applied one aircraft or vehicles are allowed in
the manoeuvring area.

When LVP is in force, aircraft parked at apron N shall use
TWY N when taxiing and aircraft parked at apron S shall use
TWY S when taxiing, if conditions permits.

Seaplane base
NIL

CTR
Continuous two-way radiocommunication required in CTR.
CTR established during hours of TWR.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Downdraft may occur on final RWY 21.

2. Reduced runway separation is applied in
accordance with AIP AD 1.1 para 10.
 
3. Credit card required for payment of airport fee,
refuelling etc. Information about accepted cards available via
the operations department.

4. Glider strip parallell to RWY 03 left side 600x50 m
not maintained by Karlstad Airport.

5. Magnetic disturbances may occur on apron, mostly
on stand 4, 5 and 6.

6. An ambulance helicopter is located at the airport.
Delays may occur (ref AIP ENR 1-1 para 13).

7. Exemptions from requirements in CS ADR-DSN:
Turnpads are not designed for the longest code E aircraft,
more information O/R.

The traffic circuit should normally be flown west of the
aerodrome.Even when ATS is closed

Handling agent(s):
Airport
Passenger handling is performed by Karlstad Airport AB and the
charge is SEK 40/pax, minimum charge SEK 500.
Karlstad Airport AB
Sita: KSDKLXH
Email: karlstadairport@karlstad.se
PH: +46 (0)54 - 540 77 14

Fuel supplier
Air BP

Handling
See above 

Corporate contact:
-

Hangar space for visiting ACFT
Heated O/R

Jet A1
Fuel suppliers:
- Air BP
PH:
+46 (0)54 - ?
Fax:
+46 (0)54 - ?
Email:

- Operator fuelled


For refueling outside the airport opening hours:
Out of hours fuelling available: 
Please contact airport for Operating hours notice required

100 LL:  
Fuel suppliers:
- Air BP
PH:
+46 (0)54 - ?
Fax:
+46 (0)54 - ? 
Email:
?

- Operator fuelled
- Self service

Cards Accepted:
For payment of fuel all major credit cards are accepted.
Handling: Karlstad Airport
Fax +46(0)54 - 53 20 13 

Available, Type I and II

AD category for fire fighting:
CAT 6 for SKED TFC other O/R

Aerodrome restrictions
1. Running of engines
Multi engined aircraft should, if possible, shut down one or
more engines before entering apron. Aircraft should use
minimum thrust required during engine start and taxiing.
Permission for ground running must be obtained from the
airport authorities PH +46(0)708 - 55 60 34.
Such request may also be forwarded via ATC on channel 119.455 if necessary.
For extensive engine ground running, request may be denied
or restrictions be applied (aircraft to be directed to an other
location on the aerodrome etc).

2. APU
APU may only be used when required for engine start or
adjustment of cabin heat. APU must not be started earlier
than 5 minutes before estimated time of departure. Exception
may occasionally be permitted in case of GPU failure or
when the outside temperature exceeds 25°C and air can not
otherwise be circulated in the cabin.
 
3. Over built up areas
The routes for inbound and outbound IFR and VFR traffic
have been established also for noise abatment purposes.
Aircraft shall strictly adhere to assigned route and be
operated in such a manner that unnecessary noice
disturbances are not caused.

Departing traffic with MTOM exceeding 5700 kg not following
SID; Climb straight ahead to 2500 ft before turn is initiated.

Noise sensitive areas marked on ESOK 6–1 shall be avoided
below 2500 ft AMSL (valid also when ATS is closed).

4. Arriving traffic
Aircraft with MTOM exceeding 5700 kg shall maintain 2500 ft
until on final.

Communication failure
1. SQUAWK 7600
2. Enter CTR via DEPPIS – Holding NORTH at
or below 2600 ft AMSL to traffic circuit.
Transmit blind your intentions.
3. Flash LDG-lights and watch TWR for optical
signals. 

According to AIP

Security charges are set and invoiced by governmental Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency) directly to airline operator. See www.transportstyrelsen.se (TSFS 2012:113)

Increased charges outside AD Operating hours.
Frequent extension of operational hours.

Swedavia Annual card for Non-commercial aircraft MTOW 5,700 kg:
Apply for an annual card here >>

Karlstad Airport ESOK is affiliated with the joint system of annual cards.

Increased charges outside TWR HR of OPS.
For quotation e-mail:
karlstadairport@karlstad.se

KSDarprt. pricelist (pdf):
Download here >>


See "HANDLING" above

Carnets Jet A1:
Air BP 
Via HANDLING (See above)

Carnets 100LL
Air BP
Credit Card
Via HANDLING (See above)

Credit Cards accepted at the airport:
Diners Club, Master Card, Eurocard, VISA, UVair and AMEX (American Express)

Airport Director/CEO
Camilla Sperling
Email: camilla.sperling@karlstad.se
PH: +46 (0)54 - 540 77 01
Mobile:  ?

Airlines 
Contact the airport information desk

Flying Club
Värmlands Flygklubb
Click here >>
PH: +46 (0)706 - 83 55 55






See HANDLING above
Available at this airport

The AIP links below are obtained externally from LFV AB (publisher of AIP):
AD 2-ESOK 1-1 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-2-1 AD Chart Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-3-1 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-1 Area Chart (TMA) Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-3 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-5 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-7 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-9 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-11 RNAV (GNSS) STAR RWY 21 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-13 SID/STAR RWY 03 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-15 SID/STAR RWY 21 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-4-91 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-5-1 ILS or LOC RWY 03 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-5-2 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-5-3 ILS or LOC RWY 21 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-5-4 VOR RWY 21 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-5-5 RNP RWY 03 Download it from here >>
AD 2-ESOK-5-9 RNP RWY 21 Download it from here >>
AD 2 ESOK 6-1 VAC Download it from here >>

Transfer

Bus or Taxi

Bus

Airport Bus
Värmlandstrafik
Värmlandstrafik runs a call-controlled trip between Karlstad Centrum and Karlstad Airport and applies to departures with scheduled flights, not charters.
Book an airport bus at least two hours before departure from Karlstad Airport and at least one hour before landing in Karlstad. The airport bus leaves for Karlstad Centrum about 15 minutes after landing.

For information and booking:
+46 (0)771 – 32 32 00
or via link here >>

Taxi 

Air Taxi/Flygtaxi
Taxis are available right outside the terminals.

Pre-book a taxi to and from Karlstad.
Own taxi to Karlstad Centrum costs about 360 kr SEK.
PH: +46 (0)8 - 120 920 00
or via link here >>


(For further info and booking - Click on link):
Information on airport homepage >> 

Mobirise

Hotels

AD's below.

Clarion Collection®

Clarion Collection® Hotel Plaza 

PHONE: +46 (0)54 - 10 02 00
BOOKING/CUSTOMER SERVICE (Norway):
+47 (22)-33 42 00

Clarion Hotel®

Clarion Collection® Hotel Bilan

PHONE: +46 (0)54 - 10 03 00
BOOKING/CUSTOMER SERVICE (Norway):
+47 (22)-33 42 00

Strawberry Hotels

Clarion Collection® Hotel Drott

PHONE: +46 (0)54 - 10 10 10
BOOKING/CUSTOMER SERVICE (Norway):
+47 (22)-33 42 00

Car Rental

AD's below.

SFSA Flight Support - Car Rental & Transfer services

Karlstad Airport

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At Karlstad Airport, you can rent cars at
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Note: Remember to book your rental car in advance

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We have integrated the service digitally so that you can make your bookings through this website and our mobile airport website from anywhere.

INSTRUCTION (Choose option)
1. Aim your phone camera at the QR code to the left 
2. Click on the button up to the right - with the text
     "Click here for booking".


Airport Contact

Address:

Karlstad Airport
SE-655 91 Karlstad, Sweden

Opening Hours:

Terminal
Monday–Friday Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
Saturday Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM
Sunday Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM

Air traffic
Monday-Friday H24
Saturday H24
Sunday H24
Ref AIP SUP/NOTAM

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NOTE!
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