Malmö Sturup Airport

ESMS / MMX

Malmö, SE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 06:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
06:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
17 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESMS 040650Z 31017KT 9999 BKN021 15/10 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 236 ft
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,336 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Malmö Sturup Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 17 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESMS 040527Z 0406/0506 28015KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 0500/0506 30015G25KT SHRA BKN012 FEW015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
17/35 9,186 ft 148 ft ASP 173°
12.4 kt 11.6 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

13,377 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.4%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
8%

Malmö Sturup Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.2%
N
4.9%
S
15.2%
W
13.5%
NE
4.4%
NW
13.5%
SE
12.3%
SW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -16°C to 33°C
-16°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.1%

Best Months for VFR

July June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,377 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.