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Kalmar (ESMQ) — Kalmar, Sweden
Kalmar (ESMQ/KLR) serves Kalmar, Sweden. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 16/34). Field elevation is 17 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: ESMQ
- Name: Kalmar
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 56.685501
- Longitude: 16.2876
- Elevation: 17 ft
- Country: Sweden
- Municipality: Kalmar
- IATA Code: KLR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
- Distance from City: 5.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 2179 X 131
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 6726 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 130.800 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: SEK 40-65 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge SEK 350
- Parking Fee: SEK 5-10 per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: SEK
- Remarks: Swedish VAT (moms) at 25% on domestic services.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
ESDF
- ICAO: ESDF
- Name: Ronneby
- Distance (NM): 42.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESMX
- ICAO: ESMX
- Name: Kronoberg
- Distance (NM): 53.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESMK
- ICAO: ESMK
- Name: Kristianstad
- Distance (NM): 86.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESSV
- ICAO: ESSV
- Name: Visby
- Distance (NM): 89.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESGJ
- ICAO: ESGJ
- Name: Jonkoping
- Distance (NM): 96.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Airport Services
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Sweden Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
- Landing Lead Time: 72 hours before activity
Private / GA Operations:
Private non-revenue flights by EU/EEA aircraft generally do not require specific permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
Active NOTAMs
B1705/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A NORTH OF RWY 05/23 AND TWY A1 CLSD.)
2026-05-25 12:17:00
2026-08-25 10:00:00
B2153/26
info
AERODROME CONTROL TOWER (TWR) HOURS OF SERVICE ARE NOW MON-TUE
0400-1715, WED-THU 0400-2100, FRI 0400-1745, SAT CLSD, SUN 1215-2115
2026-08-17 00:00:00
2026-08-30 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at ESMQ?
- The tower frequency at Kalmar is 130.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at ESMQ?
- Kalmar offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does ESMQ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kalmar (Sweden).
- Where is ESMQ located?
- Kalmar (ESMQ) is located in Kalmar, Sweden.
- What is the IATA code for ESMQ?
- The IATA code for Kalmar is KLR.
- How long is the runway at ESMQ?
- The main runway at Kalmar (05/23) measures 2179 X 131.
- Does ESMQ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Kalmar has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
- Is ESMQ a port of entry?
- Yes, Kalmar is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.