Thisted Airport (EKTS)
Medium airport · Thisted, North Jutland, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Thisted Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKTS |
| IATA | TED |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°4'8" E 8°42'19" 57.06880, 8.70522 |
| Location | Thisted, North Jutland, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Thisted Airport at a glance
Thisted Airport is a medium airport in Thisted, North Jutland, Denmark, known to airline systems as TED. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKTS 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, 10/28, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKTS 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 Thisted Airport
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 | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Aalborg Airport | EKYT | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup | EKKA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Sindal Airport | EKSN | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Stauning Vestjylland Airport | EKVJ | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thisted Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Thisted 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 Thisted Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thisted Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thisted Airport is EKTS, and its IATA code is TED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thisted Airport above sea level?
Thisted Airport sits at an elevation of 23 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 Thisted Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.0688, 8.7052 — in Thisted, North Jutland, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skive Airport, about 64 km away.
Does EKTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKTS 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 Thisted Airport?
Thisted Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.