Kristianstad Airport (ESMK)
Medium airport · Kristianstad, Skåne län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Kristianstad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESMK |
| IATA | KID |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°55'18" E 14°5'8" 55.92170, 14.08550 |
| Location | Kristianstad, Skåne län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,267 ft (2215 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kristianstad Airport at a glance
Kristianstad Airport is a medium airport in Kristianstad, Skåne län, Sweden, known to airline systems as KID. The field elevation of 76 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESMK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 7,267 ft (2215 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 ESMK 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 Kristianstad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ljungbyhed Airfield | ESTL | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Malmö Sturup Airport | ESMS | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Ronneby Airport | ESDF | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport | ESTA | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | EKCH | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kristianstad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 76 ft field elevation of Kristianstad Airport 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 Kristianstad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kristianstad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kristianstad Airport is ESMK, and its IATA code is KID. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kristianstad Airport above sea level?
Kristianstad Airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kristianstad Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.9217, 14.0855 — in Kristianstad, Skåne län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ljungbyhed Airfield, about 57 km away.
Does ESMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESMK 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 Kristianstad Airport?
Kristianstad Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,267 ft (2215 m) with a ASP surface.