Esbjerg Airport (EKEB)
Medium airport · Esbjerg, South Denmark, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Esbjerg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKEB |
| IATA | EBJ |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°31'33" E 8°33'12" 55.52590, 8.55340 |
| Location | Esbjerg, South Denmark, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,527 ft (2599 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Esbjerg Airport at a glance
Esbjerg Airport is a medium airport in Esbjerg, South Denmark, Denmark, known to airline systems as EBJ. The field elevation of 97 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKEB 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, 08/26, offers 8,527 ft (2599 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKEB 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 Esbjerg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Kolding Vamdrup Airfield | EKVD | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Stauning Vestjylland Airport | EKVJ | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Skrydstrup Air Base | EKSP | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Westerland Sylt Airport | EDXW | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Esbjerg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 97 ft field elevation of Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Esbjerg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Esbjerg Airport is EKEB, and its IATA code is EBJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Esbjerg Airport above sea level?
Esbjerg Airport sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Esbjerg Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5259, 8.5534 — in Esbjerg, South Denmark, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Billund Airport, about 45 km away.
Does EKEB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKEB 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 Esbjerg Airport?
Esbjerg Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,527 ft (2599 m) with a ASP surface.