Kristianstad Airport

ESMK / KID

Kristianstad, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
10 kt
280°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESMK 040920Z 28010KT CAVOK 06/02 Q1025

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESMK 040827Z 0409/0418 28012KT 9999 FEW010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMK
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
7,267 ft 148 ft ASP
0.0 kt 10.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESMK

7,747 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45%
MVFR
30.4%
IFR
13.9%
LIFR
10.7%

Kristianstad Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
9.1%
E
15.4%
SE
12.1%
S
13.2%
SW
12.4%
W
19.7%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -17°C to 25°C
-17°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,747 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kristianstad Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESMK
IATA Code: KID
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Kristianstad
Country: SE
Latitude: 55.921700°
Longitude: 14.085500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,267 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kristianstad Airport

Overview

Kristianstad Airport serves the southeastern region of Sweden, situated at 55.921700N, 14.085500E with an elevation of 76 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides regional aviation services in the Skåne County area, offering critical transportation infrastructure for the local community and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Kristianstad Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 48.4% of the time. Pilots should anticipate moderate meteorological challenges, including Marginal VFR (28.1%) and Instrument Flight Rules (12.1%) conditions, particularly during winter months. The prevailing westerly winds average 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots and a 5.2% occurrence of calm conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (01/19) measuring 7,267 feet with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 25°C create diverse operating environments, with average temperatures around 5.9°C. Visibility consistently remains favorable, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of 5.2 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November. The airport's moderate elevation and predictable wind patterns contribute to relatively straightforward approach and landing operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.