Skive Airport (EKSV)
Medium airport · Skive, Central Jutland, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Skive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKSV |
| IATA | SQW |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°33'1" E 9°10'23" 56.55020, 9.17298 |
| Location | Skive, Central Jutland, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,933 ft (1199 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Skive Airport at a glance
Skive Airport is a medium airport in Skive, Central Jutland, Denmark, known to airline systems as SQW. The field elevation of 74 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKSV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 3,933 ft (1199 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 EKSV 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 Skive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup | EKKA | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Thisted Airport | EKTS | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Aalborg Airport | EKYT | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Stauning Vestjylland Airport | EKVJ | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 74 ft field elevation of Skive 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 Skive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Skive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Skive Airport is EKSV, and its IATA code is SQW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skive Airport above sea level?
Skive Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skive Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.5502, 9.1730 — in Skive, Central Jutland, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup, about 28 km away.
Does EKSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKSV 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 Skive Airport?
Skive Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 3,933 ft (1199 m) with a ASP surface.