Billund Airport (EKBI)
Large airport · Billund, South Denmark, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Billund Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKBI |
| IATA | BLL |
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°44'25" E 9°9'25" 55.74034, 9.15702 |
| Location | Billund, South Denmark, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,172 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Billund Airport at a glance
Billund Airport is a large airport in Billund, South Denmark, Denmark, known to airline systems as BLL. The field elevation of 247 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKBI 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, 09/27, offers 10,172 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKBI 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 Billund Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kolding Vamdrup Airfield | EKVD | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Esbjerg Airport | EKEB | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Stauning Vestjylland Airport | EKVJ | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Skrydstrup Air Base | EKSP | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup | EKKA | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Billund Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 247 ft field elevation of Billund 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 Billund Airport
What is the ICAO code of Billund Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Billund Airport is EKBI, and its IATA code is BLL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Billund Airport above sea level?
Billund Airport sits at an elevation of 247 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Billund Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.7403, 9.1570 — in Billund, South Denmark, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kolding Vamdrup Airfield, about 36 km away.
Does EKBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKBI 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 Billund Airport?
Billund Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,172 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.