Kalmar Airport (ESMQ)
Medium airport · Kalmar, Kalmar län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Kalmar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESMQ |
| IATA | KLR |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°41'8" E 16°17'15" 56.68550, 16.28760 |
| Location | Kalmar, Kalmar län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,179 ft (664 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
| 16/34 | 6,726 ft (2050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kalmar Airport at a glance
Kalmar Airport is a medium airport in Kalmar, Kalmar län, Sweden, known to airline systems as KLR. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESMQ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 6,726 ft (2050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESMQ 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 Kalmar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ronneby Airport | ESDF | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Växjö Kronoberg Airport | ESMX | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Kristianstad Airport | ESMK | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Visby Airport | ESSV | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Jönköping Airport | ESGJ | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kalmar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Kalmar 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 Kalmar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kalmar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kalmar Airport is ESMQ, and its IATA code is KLR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kalmar Airport above sea level?
Kalmar Airport sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kalmar Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.6855, 16.2876 — in Kalmar, Kalmar län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ronneby Airport, about 78 km away.
Does ESMQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESMQ 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 Kalmar Airport?
Kalmar Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,726 ft (2050 m) with a ASP surface.