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Malmen Air Base (Malmens flygplats)

Malmen Air Base (also Malmens flygplats; ICAO ESCF) is an active military air base in Sweden, operated by the Swedish Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,214 m). Home to Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing, Royal Swedish Airschool.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Location🇸🇪 Sweden
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1912
Operating OrganizationSwedish Air Force
Units & aircraft
Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter WingRoyal Swedish Airschool
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates58.3978°N, 15.5228°E
Elevation94 m (308 ft)
IATA codeQEI
ICAO codeESCF
Runways
01/19 · 2,214 m (7,264 ft) · Asphalt08/26 · 1,870 m (6,135 ft) · Asphalt

Description

Malmen Airbase is located in Malmslätt, Linköping Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden. Established in 1912 by Carl Cederström, the facility initially operated with three aircraft. Between 1926 and 1974, the installation served as the station for the Östgöta Wing (F 3). Following the decommissioning of F 3, administration of the base transferred to the Bråvalla Wing (F 13) and subsequently the Uppland Wing (F 16). In 1998, the site became the primary base for the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing.

The Swedish Air Force operates the facility, which continues to host the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing. Since 2003, the base has also hosted the Royal Swedish Airschool. This unit operates Sk 60 jet trainers to provide pilot instruction.

Infrastructure at the installation includes two asphalt runways and the Swedish Air Force Museum. The base supports the operations of the helicopter units and the training aircraft of the Royal Swedish Airschool.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. JAN 192026 Created Page created: Malmen Air Base