Malmen Air Base

ESCF

Linköping, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 16:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
16:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
160° G24 kt
10+ km
Visibility
9,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESCF 141620Z AUTO 16013G24KT 9999 FEW031/// BKN092/// 12/06 Q0994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 308 ft
FEW 3,100 ft AGL
BKN 9,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,408 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,508 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Malmen Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 13 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component (gusting to 12 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SCF
01
19 ✈️
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
7,265 ft 115 ft ASP 18°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
08/26 6,135 ft 121 ft ASP 83°
2.9 kt 12.7 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESCF

11,059 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63%
MVFR
21.7%
IFR
9.9%
LIFR
5.3%

Malmen Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 63% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
9.6%
E
11.7%
SE
8.6%
S
20%
SW
21.3%
W
14.3%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.8°C
Range: -21°C to 23°C
-21°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

April September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,059 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Malmen Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESCF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 308 ft MSL

Location

City: Linköping
Country: SE
Latitude: 58.397666°
Longitude: 15.522422°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,265 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,135 ft
Width: 121 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Malmen Air Base

Malmen Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the SE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Malmen Air Base is a medium airport located in Linköping, Sweden, situated at an elevation of 308 ft MSL. The airfield serves as a strategic aviation facility with two asphalt runways, offering substantial operational capabilities for military and potentially civilian aviation purposes. Its geographical coordinates at 58.397666, 15.522422 provide a precise location in southeastern Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 56.2% of the time. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -14°C to 22°C, with an average temperature of 4.6°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 7.2 knots, with maximum gusts up to 22 knots, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 01/19 at 7,265 feet and 08/26 at 6,135 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 4.1 and 4.6 knots respectively. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the optimal months for VFR flying at Malmen Air Base, characterized by stable weather patterns. Pilots can expect consistently favorable wind conditions that support comfortable landings on either runway. The low occurrence of calm wind conditions (1%) and minimal fog presence (3.2%) contribute to predictable approach and landing scenarios.

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.