Sønderborg Airport (EKSB)
Medium airport · Sønderborg, South Denmark, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Sønderborg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKSB |
| IATA | SGD |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°57'52" E 9°47'30" 54.96440, 9.79173 |
| Location | Sønderborg, South Denmark, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,895 ft (1797 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sønderborg Airport at a glance
Sønderborg Airport is a medium airport in Sønderborg, South Denmark, Denmark, known to airline systems as SGD. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKSB 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, 14/32, offers 5,895 ft (1797 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKSB 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 Sønderborg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skrydstrup Air Base | EKSP | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Schleswig Air Base | ETNS | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Kolding Vamdrup Airfield | EKVD | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | EKOD | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | EDHK | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sønderborg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Sønderborg 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 Sønderborg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sønderborg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sønderborg Airport is EKSB, and its IATA code is SGD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sønderborg Airport above sea level?
Sønderborg Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sønderborg Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.9644, 9.7917 — in Sønderborg, South Denmark, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skrydstrup Air Base, about 44 km away.
Does EKSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKSB 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 Sønderborg Airport?
Sønderborg Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,895 ft (1797 m) with a ASP surface.