Växjö Kronoberg Airport (ESMX)
Medium airport · Växjö, Kronoberge län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Växjö Kronoberg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESMX |
| IATA | VXO |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°55'45" E 14°43'41" 56.92910, 14.72800 |
| Location | Växjö, Kronoberge län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,900 ft (2103 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Växjö Kronoberg Airport at a glance
Växjö Kronoberg Airport is a medium airport in Växjö, Kronoberge län, Sweden, known to airline systems as VXO. The field elevation of 610 ft (186 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESMX 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 6,900 ft (2103 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 ESMX 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 Växjö Kronoberg 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 | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Kalmar Airport | ESMQ | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Jönköping Airport | ESGJ | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Kristianstad Airport | ESMK | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Halmstad Airport | ESMT | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Växjö Kronoberg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 610 ft field elevation of Växjö Kronoberg 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 Växjö Kronoberg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Växjö Kronoberg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Växjö Kronoberg Airport is ESMX, and its IATA code is VXO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Växjö Kronoberg Airport above sea level?
Växjö Kronoberg Airport sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Växjö Kronoberg Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.9291, 14.7280 — in Växjö, Kronoberge län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ronneby Airport, about 81 km away.
Does ESMX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESMX 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 Växjö Kronoberg Airport?
Växjö Kronoberg Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,900 ft (2103 m) with a ASP surface.