Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD)
Medium airport · Kolding / Vamdrup, South Denmark, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Kolding Vamdrup Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKVD |
| Elevation | 143 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°26'11" E 9°19'51" 55.43630, 9.33092 |
| Location | Kolding / Vamdrup, South Denmark, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,301 ft (1006 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 2,310 ft (704 m) | 75 ft | GRS | No |
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield at a glance
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield is a medium airport in Kolding / Vamdrup, South Denmark, Denmark. The field elevation of 143 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKVD 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 — 01/19 — offers 3,301 ft (1006 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKVD 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 Kolding Vamdrup Airfield
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 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Esbjerg Airport | EKEB | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Sønderborg Airport | EKSB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | EKOD | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kolding Vamdrup Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 143 ft field elevation of Kolding Vamdrup Airfield 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 Kolding Vamdrup Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Kolding Vamdrup Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Kolding Vamdrup Airfield is EKVD, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kolding Vamdrup Airfield above sea level?
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kolding Vamdrup Airfield located?
The airport lies at 55.4363, 9.3309 — in Kolding / Vamdrup, South Denmark, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skrydstrup Air Base, about 24 km away.
Does EKVD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKVD 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 Kolding Vamdrup Airfield?
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,301 ft (1006 m) with a ASP surface.