Malmen Air Base (ESCF)
Medium airport · Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Malmen Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESCF |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°23'52" E 15°31'21" 58.39767, 15.52242 |
| Location | Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,265 ft (2214 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,135 ft (1870 m) | 121 ft | ASP | Yes |
Malmen Air Base at a glance
Malmen Air Base is a medium airport in Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden. The field elevation of 308 ft (94 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESCF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 7,265 ft (2214 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESCF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Malmen Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Linköping City Airport | ESSL | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Norrköping Airport | ESSP | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Skövde Airport | ESGR | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Stockholm Skavsta Airport | ESKN | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Örebro Airport | ESOE | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malmen Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 308 ft field elevation of Malmen Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 46 airports and airfields we list for Sweden — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Malmen Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Malmen Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Malmen Air Base is ESCF, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malmen Air Base above sea level?
Malmen Air Base sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malmen Air Base located?
The airport lies at 58.3977, 15.5224 — in Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Linköping City Airport, about 9 km away.
Does ESCF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESCF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Malmen Air Base?
Malmen Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,265 ft (2214 m) with a ASP surface.