Civil Airfield Stockholm/Skå Edeby (ESSE)

Skå-Edeby (ESSE) is a well-maintained private grass airfield suitable for both VFR and IFR operations, located near Stockholm. PPR is required, typically arranged via the contact listed in the Pilot Notes of SkyDemon; the manager is described as helpful and handles arrangements such as parking, flight plans, and taxis. The airfield has two grass runways in very good condition, with parking on grass and ample space. Circuit procedures are detailed in the briefing document on the official website, which also covers all necessary operational information; noise abatement procedures apply and should be observed as published.

Fuel (Avgas 100LL, Avgas 91/96UL, and MoGas) is available and must be paid in cash (SEK, EUR, or CHF); credit cards are not accepted. Payment for landing and parking is also cash-only. Fee examples vary: one pilot left about €50 as a voluntary contribution; another example lists landing about €10 and parking one day about €5; another mentions a combined landing and parking fee of about €20. Accommodation is available in a simple clubhouse guest room for about 250 SEK per night.

Ground transport options include pre-booked taxis to Stockholm (about 850 SEK), which are described as expensive but reliable. Public transport involves a bus from a stop near the airfield (Svanhagen), with tickets not sold on board—purchase at the nearby supermarket or fuel station is necessary. The journey to central Stockholm typically involves a bus ride to Brommaplan (about 30 minutes) followed by a metro ride (about 15 minutes). Walking distance to the bus stop or supermarket ranges up to 30 minutes.

The atmosphere at ESSE is relaxed and friendly, with helpful staff and local pilots often assisting with logistics such as rides to public transport or arranging sightseeing flights over Stockholm. No radio service is provided at the field; pilots self-announce and coordinate among themselves. Approaches through Stockholm TMA are straightforward when coordinated with Stockholm Control; circuit entry requires attention due to proximity to Bromma CTR.

Skå-Edeby offers an economical and welcoming alternative for visiting Stockholm by GA aircraft, especially for stays longer than 48 hours. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.