Kastrup
Kastrup (EKCH/CPH) serves Copenhagen, Denmark. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 17 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: EKCH
- Name: Kastrup
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 55.617901
- Longitude: 12.656
- Elevation: 17 ft
- Country: Denmark
- Municipality: Copenhagen
- IATA Code: CPH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
- Distance from City: 9.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 11811 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 10827 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 10072 X 148
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100, 118.575, 118.700, 119.350, 121.825 MHz
- Ground: 121.625, 121.725, 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 122.750, 122.850 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.cph.dk/en/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx DKK 40-70 per tonne MTOW + noise charge
- Parking Fee: DKK 3-6 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DKK
- Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Kobenhavns Lufthavne A/S published tariff. Copenhagen Kastrup. SAS hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Approx EUR 0.78/L equivalent. Standard suppliers.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Danish police on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 3, gates E. Oresund bridge link to Sweden.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24h operation. Night noise surcharges 23:00-06:00. Noise monitoring. Three runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 12/30). Preferential runway at night.
Alternates
EKRK
- ICAO: EKRK
- Name: Roskilde
- Distance (NM): 17.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESMS
- ICAO: ESMS
- Name: Malmo
- Distance (NM): 24.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
ESMK
- ICAO: ESMK
- Name: Kristianstad
- Distance (NM): 51.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKMB
- ICAO: EKMB
- Name: Maribo
- Distance (NM): 69.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDBH
- ICAO: EDBH
- Name: Barth
- Distance (NM): 76.9
- 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 is the tower frequency at EKCH?
- The tower frequency at Kastrup is 118.1, 118.575, 118.7, 119.35, 121.825 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EKCH?
- Kastrup offers Jet A-1.
- Does EKCH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kastrup (Denmark).