Aalborg Airport (EKYT)
Large airport · Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark
Airport data
| Name | Aalborg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EKYT |
| IATA | AAL |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°5'41" E 9°50'60" 57.09476, 9.84993 |
| Location | Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 8,707 ft (2654 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 8,363 ft (2549 m) | 74 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aalborg Airport at a glance
Aalborg Airport is a large airport in Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark, known to airline systems as AAL. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EKYT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08L/26R — offers 8,707 ft (2654 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08L points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EKYT 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 Aalborg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sindal Airport | EKSN | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Thisted Airport | EKTS | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Skive Airport | EKSV | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup | EKKA | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Aarhus Airport | EKAH | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aalborg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Aalborg 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 Aalborg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aalborg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aalborg Airport is EKYT, and its IATA code is AAL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aalborg Airport above sea level?
Aalborg Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aalborg Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.0948, 9.8499 — in Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sindal Airport, about 51 km away.
Does EKYT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EKYT 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 Aalborg Airport?
Aalborg Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08L/26R, measures 8,707 ft (2654 m) with a PEM surface.