Malmö Sturup Airport (ESMS)
Large airport · Malmö, Skåne län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Malmö Sturup Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESMS |
| IATA | MMX |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°32'8" E 13°22'35" 55.53556, 13.37633 |
| Location | Malmö, Skåne län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,615 ft (797 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Malmö Sturup Airport at a glance
Malmö Sturup Airport is a large airport in Malmö, Skåne län, Sweden, known to airline systems as MMX. The field elevation of 236 ft (72 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESMS 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 — 17/35 — offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESMS 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 Malmö Sturup Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | EKCH | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Ljungbyhed Airfield | ESTL | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Kristianstad Airport | ESMK | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Copenhagen Roskilde Airport | EKRK | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport | ESTA | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malmö Sturup Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 236 ft field elevation of Malmö Sturup 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 Malmö Sturup Airport
What is the ICAO code of Malmö Sturup Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Malmö Sturup Airport is ESMS, and its IATA code is MMX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malmö Sturup Airport above sea level?
Malmö Sturup Airport sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malmö Sturup Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5356, 13.3763 — in Malmö, Skåne län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, about 46 km away.
Does ESMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESMS 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 Malmö Sturup Airport?
Malmö Sturup Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.