Airports / Sweden / KID
Kristianstad Airport.
Kristianstad, Sweden · 76 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
49 ratings
0
Operators based
76
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
31 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ljungbyhed Airfield (ESTL), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kristianstad, Sweden, Kristianstad Airport (ESMK / KID) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 76 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KID for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ljungbyhed Airfield (ESTL, 31 nm), Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 33 nm), and Ronneby Airport (RNB, 45 nm). With a single 7,267-foot paved runway, KID can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KID depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kristianstad.
Run an FBO at ESMK? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
ESMK
IATA
KID
FAA / Local
ESMK
Elevation
76 ft
Coordinates
55.9217° N · 14.0855° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Sweden fields
state range 16–1,608 ft
At 76 ft, KID sits lower than 76% of the 45 Sweden fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,267 ft
- 01/197,267 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,267 ft
KID's 7,267 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 31nmESTLLjungbyhed AirfieldLjungbyhed
- 33nmMMXMalmö Sturup AirportMalmö
- 45nmRNBRonneby AirportRonneby
- 47nmAGHÄngelholm-Helsingborg AirportÄngelholm
- 52nmCPHCopenhagen Kastrup AirportCopenhagen
- 56nmRNNBornholm AirportRønne
Location
Open the full mapESMK · Kristianstad Airport · Kristianstad, Sweden
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KID on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,222 nm | 7h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,378 nm | 8h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,567 nm | 8h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,730 nm | 9h 4m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,736 nm | 9h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,974 nm | 9h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,212 nm | 10h 12m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,226 nm | 10h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KID?
- Kristianstad Airport's longest paved runway is 7,267 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KID?
- Kristianstad Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,267 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KID?
- The closest alternate is Ljungbyhed Airfield (ESTL), about 31 nm away, followed by Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KID to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 54m (3,222 nm), New York about 8h 15m (3,378 nm), Washington DC about 8h 42m (3,567 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.