Kärdla Airport (EEKA)
Medium airport · Kärdla, Hiiu County, Estonia
Airport data
| Name | Kärdla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EEKA |
| IATA | KDL |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°59'27" E 22°49'51" 58.99080, 22.83070 |
| Location | Kärdla, Hiiu County, Estonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,987 ft (1520 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kärdla Airport at a glance
Kärdla Airport is a medium airport in Kärdla, Hiiu County, Estonia, known to airline systems as KDL. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EEKA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 4,987 ft (1520 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EEKA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kärdla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ämari Air Base | EEEI | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Kuressaare Airport | EEKE | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Pärnu Airport | EEPU | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | EETN | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Turku Airport | EFTU | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kärdla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Kärdla Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Estonia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kärdla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kärdla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kärdla Airport is EEKA, and its IATA code is KDL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kärdla Airport above sea level?
Kärdla Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kärdla Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.9908, 22.8307 — in Kärdla, Hiiu County, Estonia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ämari Air Base, about 84 km away.
Does EEKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EEKA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kärdla Airport?
Kärdla Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,987 ft (1520 m) with a ASP surface.