Aarhus Airport (EKAH)
Large airport · Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Aarhus Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKAH |
| IATA | AAR |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°18'12" E 10°37'6" 56.30333, 10.61829 |
| Location | Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 9,111 ft (2777 m) | 75 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 8,865 ft (2702 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Aarhus Airport at a glance
Aarhus Airport is a large airport in Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark, known to airline systems as AAR. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKAH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 9,111 ft (2777 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKAH 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 Aarhus Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skive Airport | EKSV | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup | EKKA | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | EKOD | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Aalborg Airport | EKYT | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aarhus Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Aarhus 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 17 airports and airfields we list for Denmark — 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 Aarhus Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aarhus Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aarhus Airport is EKAH, and its IATA code is AAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aarhus Airport above sea level?
Aarhus Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aarhus Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.3033, 10.6183 — in Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skive Airport, about 93 km away.
Does EKAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKAH 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 Aarhus Airport?
Aarhus Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 9,111 ft (2777 m) with a PEM surface.