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Malmö Sturup Airport · Malmö

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
236 ft / 72 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Malmö Sturup Airport (ESMS), located in Malmö, Sweden. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 236 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Malmö Sturup Airport
ICAO / IATA
ESMS / MMX
Municipality
Malmö
Country
Region
SE-M — Skåne län
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
236 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,186 ft / 2,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 173.4° / 353.4°
RWY 17 (173.4°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: IML | CRS: 171°
RWY 35 (353.4°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: IME | CRS: 351°
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,615 ft / 797 m
Runway Width: 59 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
RWY 11 (105°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (285°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MALMO CON
135.90 MHz
ATIS ATIS
129.28 MHz
TWR TWR
118.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EKCHILS
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
46 km / 25 nm
ESTL
Ljungbyhed Airfield
62 km / 33 nm
ESMK
Kristianstad Airport
62 km / 33 nm
EKRK
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
78 km / 42 nm
ESTA
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport
91 km / 49 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026