Halmstad Airport (ESMT)
Medium airport · Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Halmstad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESMT |
| IATA | HAD |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°41'28" E 12°49'13" 56.69110, 12.82020 |
| Location | Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,419 ft (2261 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Halmstad Airport at a glance
Halmstad Airport is a medium airport in Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden, known to airline systems as HAD. The field elevation of 101 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESMT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 7,419 ft (2261 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 ESMT 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 Halmstad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport | ESTA | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Ljungbyhed Airfield | ESTL | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Göteborg Landvetter Airport | ESGG | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kristianstad Airport | ESMK | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Växjö Kronoberg Airport | ESMX | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Halmstad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 101 ft field elevation of Halmstad 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 Halmstad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Halmstad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Halmstad Airport is ESMT, and its IATA code is HAD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Halmstad Airport above sea level?
Halmstad Airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Halmstad Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.6911, 12.8202 — in Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport, about 44 km away.
Does ESMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESMT 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 Halmstad Airport?
Halmstad Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,419 ft (2261 m) with a ASP surface.