Malmö Sturup Airport

ESMS / MMX

Malmö, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
310°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESMS 040150Z 31006KT CAVOK 03/01 Q1025

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESMS 032327Z 0400/0424 30008KT CAVOK TEMPO 0402/0410 3000 BR BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMS
11
29 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
2,615 ft 59 ft ASP 105°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
17/35 9,186 ft 148 ft ASP 173°
4.4 kt 4.1 kt
137° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESMS

7,710 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.1%
MVFR
24.9%
IFR
16.4%
LIFR
11.5%

Malmö Sturup Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
6.1%
E
24.5%
SE
12.6%
S
15.4%
SW
14.9%
W
10.8%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -16°C to 22°C
-16°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,710 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Malmö Sturup Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESMS
IATA Code: MMX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 236 ft MSL

Location

City: Malmö
Country: SE
Latitude: 55.535564°
Longitude: 13.376327°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,615 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Malmö Sturup Airport

Overview

Malmö Sturup Airport serves the southern Swedish region of Skåne, located approximately 30 kilometers east of Malmö. As a medium-sized airport with two paved runways, it supports regional and international commercial aviation, providing critical transportation infrastructure for southern Sweden.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences significant weather variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing in 51.1% of observations and marginal VFR conditions in 24.4% of cases. Pilots should anticipate southwest winds averaging 9.1 knots, with temperature ranges from -16°C to 22°C and average visibility of 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

Situated at 236 feet mean sea level, Malmö Sturup Airport features two runways: a shorter 2,615-foot runway (11/29) and a longer 9,186-foot runway (17/35). Both runways demonstrate consistent favorable wind alignments, with minimal crosswind challenges averaging 5.7 and 6.1 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal considerations suggest September through November offer the most stable VFR conditions for operations. With predominant southwest winds at 225 degrees, pilots can expect predictable wind patterns that generally align favorably with both runway configurations, facilitating smoother approaches and departures.

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.