Kristianstad
Kristianstad (ESMK/KID) serves Kristianstad, Sweden. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 76 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ESMK
- Name: Kristianstad
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 55.9217
- Longitude: 14.0855
- Elevation: 76 ft
- Country: Sweden
- Municipality: Kristianstad
- IATA Code: KID
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
- Distance from City: 12.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 7267 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 129.350 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: SEK 40-65 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge SEK 350
- Parking Fee: SEK 5-10 per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: SEK
- Remarks: Swedish VAT (moms) at 25% on domestic services.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
ESMS
- ICAO: ESMS
- Name: Malmo
- Distance (NM): 33.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESDF
- ICAO: ESDF
- Name: Ronneby
- Distance (NM): 44.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKCH
- ICAO: EKCH
- Name: Kastrup
- Distance (NM): 51.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Danish police on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 3, gates E. Oresund bridge link to Sweden.
EKRN
- ICAO: EKRN
- Name: Ronne
- Distance (NM): 56.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESMX
- ICAO: ESMX
- Name: Kronoberg
- Distance (NM): 64.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Airport Services
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Sweden Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
- Landing Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
Private non-revenue flights by EU/EEA aircraft generally do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at ESMK?
- The tower frequency at Kristianstad is 129.35 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ESMK?
- Kristianstad offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does ESMK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kristianstad (Sweden).