Kristianstad Airport – KID
Kristianstad Airport is located outside Kristianstad, Sweden. It serves the city of Kristianstad as well as the province of Scania. The public airport works under the IATA code KID and the ICAO code ESMK. It owned by the local government and is operated by Kristianstad Airport AB. It sits at an elevation of 76 feet above mean sea level and its coordinates are 55°54′43″N 014°05′00″E. There is one runway, which measures 7,267 feet and has an asphalt surface. The main destination for flights leaving Kristianstad Airport is Stockholm.
Best Time to Visit
Built in the 1940s, the airport was originally used by the military. The runway was later paved in 1953. Scheduled flights began in the 1960s. For a short time, an international route connecting Kristianstad Airport to Lithuania was introduced. Scandinavian Airlines closed down its KID and Stockholm routes in 2002. As of 2018, the main airline that serves Kristianstad Airport is BRA Braathens Regional Airlines. The airport is also served by cargo airline Amapola Flyg. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Saxtorp, Veberod, Slimminge, and Svedala.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several charming hotels located in the area served by the Kristianstad Airport. One of t he best rates ones is the Degebergagarden B&B, which is less than 5 miles away. Two other great properties are the Warmsta Bed & Breakfast and the Sanddala Bed & Breakfast. Both are less than 2 miles from the airport.
An alternate airport to Kristianstad Airport is the Ronneby Airport, which is located in Ronneby, Sweden, roughly 50 miles from Kristianstad.
