Aarhus (EKAH) — Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus (EKAH/AAR) serves Aarhus, Denmark. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10R/28L, 10L/28R). Field elevation is 82 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EKAH
- Name: Aarhus
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 56.303329
- Longitude: 10.618286
- Elevation: 82 ft
- Country: Denmark
- Municipality: Aarhus
- IATA Code: AAR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EKDK
- Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
- Distance from City: 30.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10R/28L
- Designation: 10R/28L
- Dimensions: 8865 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
- PCN: 76/R/B/X/U
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALS 900m, PAPI 2.75°, TDZ, CL
- NAVAIDs: ILS, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (10R), ILS CAT II (28L), RNP, NDB
- Remarks: Primary runway. ILS equipped both ends.
Runway 10L/28R
- Designation: 10L/28R
- Dimensions: 9111 X 75
- Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
- PCN: 76/R/B/X/U
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL, PAPI 3.00°
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: RWY 10L/28R (2777m x 23m concrete) is NOT used as a runway — functions as a taxiway. No published instrument approaches for this runway.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.525 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 130.225 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.275 MHz
- ATIS: 121.155 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: ARFF/Fire Category 7. Airport hours 0600-2200L (0500-2100 UTC winter, 0400-2000 UTC summer). Outside hours on request.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +45 87757000
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +45 87757000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aar.dk
- Remarks: OPMAS handling agent: +45 70200051, [email protected], [email protected] (ops 24/7/365). Office hours CET/CEST 0800-2200. Address: Soenderborggade 9, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. Airport fax: +45 87757030. Airport address: Ny Lufthavnsvej 24, 8560 Kolind, Denmark.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Handling is mandatory. Outside 0600-2200 local, overtime available on request.
Customs
- Open: 05:00
- Close: 21:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Airport of Entry. Customs available. Individual flight notifications must be submitted to Danish CAA by email not later than 48 hours in advance of intended landing.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 35-55 DKK per tonne MTOW, minimum 300 DKK
- Parking Fee: 4-8 DKK per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DKK
- Remarks: 25% Danish VAT applicable. Light twin <5.7t: ~160 DKK departure charge, 27.50 DKK parking per night. OPMAS is ground handling agent.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Without icing inhibitor.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 8.95
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Self-service only on GA ramp. 3.5% credit card surcharge may apply. Price approximately 8950 DKK/1000L.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen member. Crew with valid licenses visa-exempt if listed on flight crew documentation. Passengers must hold valid Schengen/Danish visa — not available on arrival.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 06:30
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. No preferential runways. No Chapter 3 restrictions. Noise abatement: nearby summer residences not to be overflown by school flights. CDA used in >90% of arrivals. Engine run-up for maintenance only during daytime. Max 50,000 operations/year (including max 9,900 school flights). EU Council Directive 92/14/EEC compliance.
Alternates
EKOD
- ICAO: EKOD
- Name: Hans Christian Andersen
- Distance (NM): 50.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKYT
- ICAO: EKYT
- Name: Aalborg
- Distance (NM): 53.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration available H24 for non-Schengen arrivals. Tel: +45 9630 1448.
EKBI
- ICAO: EKBI
- Name: Billund
- Distance (NM): 59.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures.
EKRK
- ICAO: EKRK
- Name: Roskilde
- Distance (NM): 66.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKVD
- ICAO: EKVD
- Name: Vamdrup
- Distance (NM): 67.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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Denmark Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours before landing (excl. weekends/holidays); 30 days for >4 flights in 2 months
Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of EKAH?
- Aarhus operates from 05:00 to 21:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at EKAH?
- The tower frequency at Aarhus is 118.525 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EKAH?
- Aarhus offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EKAH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Aarhus (Denmark).
- Is customs available at EKAH?
- Yes, customs at Aarhus is available from 05:00 to 21:00.