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Kastrup (EKCH/CPH) — Copenhagen, Denmark

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1
Tower
118.100
Runways
04L/22R, 04R/22L, 12/30
Community check
170 days ago
Elevation
17 ft

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 170 days ago.
100% Data Complete 52 of 52 points
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 10/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
170 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 133 on the ground · busiest hour 07:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: EKDK
  • Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
  • Distance from City: 8.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

  • Designation: 04L/22R
  • Dimensions: 11811 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALS
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 04L (CAT I/II), ILS 22R (CAT IIIB), VOR-DME KAS 112.50
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (04L), ILS CAT II (04L), ILS CAT IIIB (22R), RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: Primary parallel runway. 22R threshold displaced 600m. Preferential: 04L for landing, 22R for takeoff.

Runway 04R/22L

  • Designation: 04R/22L
  • Dimensions: 10827 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALS
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 04R (CAT I), ILS 22L (CAT IIIB), VOR-DME KAS 112.50
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (04R), ILS CAT IIIB (22L), VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: Primary parallel runway. Widened to accommodate A380. Preferential: 04R for takeoff, 22L for landing (0500-2000 UTC summer / 0600-2100 UTC winter).

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 10072 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL, REIL, ALS
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 12 (CAT I), ILS 30 (CAT I), VOR-DME KAS 112.50
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (12), ILS CAT I (30), RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: Crosswind runway. Used when crosswind >15kt on 04/22. Closed for takeoff/landing 2100-0400 UTC (summer) / 2200-0500 UTC (winter). Threshold 12 displaced 705m, threshold 30 displaced 270m.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100, 118.575, 118.700, 119.350 MHz
  • Ground: 121.625, 121.725, 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 119.100, 119.800, 120.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.250, 124.975 MHz
  • ATIS: 122.750, 122.850 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Kastrup operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Airport and ATC H24. Fire category 9.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +45 32478272
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +45 32312800
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.cph.dk
  • Remarks: AIS/ARO Briefing H24. Airport Coordination Denmark: +45 53787747 (Simon Thoustrup), +45 53787757 (John Nielsen). ASE Handling (FBO): +45 20685928, freq 131.925. Lost & Found: +45 32313231. SAS Ground Handling: +45 32323260.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: IATA Level 3 fully coordinated. Max 83 ops/hour. Slots via Airport Coordination Denmark (ACD): [email protected], [email protected]. OCS available. Office hours 07:00-15:00 UTC (08:00-16:00 CET). Scheduled flights: traffic program ≥30 days before. Non-scheduled/business aviation: slot request ≥48 hours in advance (excl. weekends/holidays).

Customs

  • Open: 00:00
  • Close: 23:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Customs available H24. Airport of entry. Denmark is Schengen area — no customs for intra-Schengen flights.

Fees

  • Landing Fee: DKK 43.62 per 1,000 kg MTOW (passenger) / DKK 60.67 per 1,000 kg MTOW (cargo) — 2021 base rates indexed annually on 1 Apr (+2.0% 2025, +5.0% 2026, +2.6% 2027). Min charge DKK 786.29 (scheduled).
  • Parking Fee: Inside CSRA: DKK 4.93 per 1,000 kg MTOW per hour (3 free hours, night 22:00-06:00 UTC exempt). Outside CSRA: DKK 9.79 per 1,000 kg MTOW per 24h (6 free hours) — 2021 base, subject to annual indexation.
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: DKK
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Charges published by Kobenhavns Lufthavne A/S. Noise surcharge by aircraft category. Full tariff at cph.dk/en/cph-business/aviation/charges-and-slot. Max 85 dB(A) noise limit.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: 2.23
  • Last Updated: 2026-04-03
  • Remarks: Provider: DCC & Shell Aviation Denmark. Contact: +45 33372520. Price as of Jan 2026, subject to change. Fuel available H24.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen member. APIS required for all non-Schengen flights (EU Directive 2004/82/EC). EU/EEA citizens use expedited lanes. Terminal 3 handles non-Schengen flights.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 21:00
  • Curfew End: 04:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: 3
  • Remarks: Night restrictions: RWY 12/30 closed 2100-0400 UTC (summer) / 2200-0500 UTC (winter). Only RWY 04/22 available at night with restrictions. Engine run-ups banned 2200-0400 UTC (summer) / 2200-0400 UTC (winter). Noise limit 85 dB(A). Preferential runway system in effect. Curfew fields reflect summer UTC; winter is 22:00-05:00 UTC.

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.

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Denmark Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A1908/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIP DENMARK AIRAC AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026: - ANNUAL CHANGE CORRECTED IN SUBSECTION 2. AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA. - VAR CORRECTED IN SUBSECTION 19. RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS. - TEXT CHANGED REGARDING REGULATION OF TRAFFIC AND TAXIING IN …
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A1910/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM VFG DENMARK AIRAC AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026: TEXT REGARDING B778 AND B779 OPERATIONS WITHDRAWN ON ADC AND APDC.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A1661/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
CORRECTION TO ANNUAL CHANGE AND VAR AIP DENMARK AIRAC AMDT 11/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026: AD 2 - EKCH SUBSECTION 2. AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA ITEM 4 SHALL READ: ANNUAL CHANGE: 0.16 DEG INCREASING. SUBSECTION 19. RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS VAR SHALL READ: 5 DEG E.
2026-10-29 00:01 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-09-07 11:27 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EKCH?
The tower frequency at Kastrup is 118.100, 118.575, 118.700, 119.350 MHz.
What fuel is available at EKCH?
Kastrup offers JET A-1.
Does EKCH require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require landing permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Denmark
Is customs available at EKCH?
Yes, customs at Kastrup is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Does EKCH require slots or PPR?
Slots are required at Kastrup.
Where is EKCH located?
Kastrup (EKCH) is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is the IATA code for EKCH?
The IATA code for Kastrup is CPH.
Does EKCH have an ILS approach?
Yes, Kastrup has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 12/30.
Is EKCH a port of entry?
Yes, Kastrup is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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