Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (EKRK)
Medium airport · Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Copenhagen Roskilde Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKRK |
| IATA | RKE |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°35'8" E 12°7'53" 55.58560, 12.13140 |
| Location | Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 5,709 ft (1740 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport at a glance
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport is a medium airport in Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark, known to airline systems as RKE. The field elevation of 146 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKRK 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 — 11/29 — offers 5,709 ft (1740 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKRK 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 Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | EKCH | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Malmö Sturup Airport | ESMS | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Ljungbyhed Airfield | ESTL | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport | ESTA | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Lolland Falster Maribo Airport | EKMB | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 146 ft field elevation of Copenhagen Roskilde 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 Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
What is the ICAO code of Copenhagen Roskilde Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Copenhagen Roskilde Airport is EKRK, and its IATA code is RKE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport above sea level?
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport sits at an elevation of 146 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5856, 12.1314 — in Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, about 33 km away.
Does EKRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKRK 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 Copenhagen Roskilde Airport?
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,709 ft (1740 m) with a ASP surface.