Skrydstrup Air Base (EKSP)
Medium airport · Vojens, South Denmark, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Skrydstrup Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKSP |
| IATA | SKS |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°13'16" E 9°16'1" 55.22105, 9.26702 |
| Location | Vojens, South Denmark, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 9,863 ft (3006 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 9,750 ft (2972 m) | 80 ft | PEM | Yes |
Skrydstrup Air Base at a glance
Skrydstrup Air Base is a medium airport in Vojens, South Denmark, Denmark, known to airline systems as SKS. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKSP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 9,863 ft (3006 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKSP 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 Skrydstrup Air Base
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 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Sønderborg Airport | EKSB | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Esbjerg Airport | EKEB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Westerland Sylt Airport | EDXW | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skrydstrup Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Skrydstrup Air Base 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 Skrydstrup Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Skrydstrup Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Skrydstrup Air Base is EKSP, and its IATA code is SKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skrydstrup Air Base above sea level?
Skrydstrup Air Base sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skrydstrup Air Base located?
The airport lies at 55.2210, 9.2670 — in Vojens, South Denmark, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kolding Vamdrup Airfield, about 24 km away.
Does EKSP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKSP 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 Skrydstrup Air Base?
Skrydstrup Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 9,863 ft (3006 m) with a PEM surface.