Stauning Vestjylland Airport (EKVJ)
Medium airport · Skjern, Central Jutland, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Stauning Vestjylland Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKVJ |
| IATA | STA |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°59'24" E 8°21'14" 55.99010, 8.35391 |
| Location | Skjern, Central Jutland, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,757 ft (1450 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stauning Vestjylland Airport at a glance
Stauning Vestjylland Airport is a medium airport in Skjern, Central Jutland, Denmark, known to airline systems as STA. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKVJ 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, 09/27, offers 4,757 ft (1450 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKVJ 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 Stauning Vestjylland Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esbjerg Airport | EKEB | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Billund Airport | EKBI | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup | EKKA | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Skive Airport | EKSV | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Kolding Vamdrup Airfield | EKVD | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stauning Vestjylland Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Stauning Vestjylland 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 Stauning Vestjylland Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stauning Vestjylland Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stauning Vestjylland Airport is EKVJ, and its IATA code is STA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stauning Vestjylland Airport above sea level?
Stauning Vestjylland Airport sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stauning Vestjylland Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.9901, 8.3539 — in Skjern, Central Jutland, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Esbjerg Airport, about 53 km away.
Does EKVJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKVJ 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 Stauning Vestjylland Airport?
Stauning Vestjylland Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,757 ft (1450 m) with a ASP surface.