Flying in Stockholm, Sweden
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Stockholm — the nearest is Gamla Stan HLS (ESHG), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 18h 16m of daylight at midsummer down to about 5h 44m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Stockholm
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Gamla Stan HLS
Södersjukhuset Hospital Heliport
Danderyds Hospital Heliport
Stockholm-Bromma Airport
Huddinge Hospital Helipad
Skå-Edeby Airfield
Berga Heliport
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Vängsö Airfield
Norrtälje Airfield
Ärna Air Base
Uppsala-Sundbro Airfield
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 02:52–21:08 | 18h 16m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:06–17:54 | 11h 48m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 09:08–14:52 | 5h 44m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10.2°C / 50°F | 0.6°C / 33°F | 17 km/h | 25% |
| Summer | 21.7°C / 71°F | 12.6°C / 55°F | 16 km/h | 40% |
| Autumn | 10.6°C / 51°F | 5.1°C / 41°F | 17 km/h | 32% |
| Winter | 0.9°C / 34°F | -4.2°C / 24°F | 17 km/h | 37% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Stockholm, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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