Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (EKKA)
Medium airport · Karup, Central Jutland, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKKA |
| IATA | KRP |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°17'50" E 9°6'16" 56.29714, 9.10431 |
| Location | Karup, Central Jutland, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,818 ft (859 m) | 50 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 09/27 | 2,789 ft (850 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
| 09L/27R | 9,816 ft (2992 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 9,607 ft (2928 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14/32 | 2,296 ft (700 m) | 60 ft | PEM | Yes |
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup at a glance
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup is a medium airport in Karup, Central Jutland, Denmark, known to airline systems as KRP. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKKA 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 5 runways, the longest — 09L/27R — offers 9,816 ft (2992 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09L points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKKA 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 Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup
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 | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Stauning Vestjylland Airport | EKVJ | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Thisted Airport | EKTS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Esbjerg Airport | EKEB | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup 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 Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup
What is the ICAO code of Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup?
The ICAO identifier of Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup is EKKA, and its IATA code is KRP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup above sea level?
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup located?
The airport lies at 56.2971, 9.1043 — in Karup, Central Jutland, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skive Airport, about 28 km away.
Does EKKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKKA 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 Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup?
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup has 5 runways. The longest, 09L/27R, measures 9,816 ft (2992 m) with a ASP surface.