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Esbjerg (EKEB/EBJ) — Esbjerg, Denmark
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 06:00–20:00 UTC
- Customs
- 08:00–13:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 120.150
- Runways
- 08/26
- Elevation
- 97 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 03:00Z
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: EKEB
- Name: Esbjerg
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 55.525902
- Longitude: 8.5534
- Elevation: 97 ft
- Country: Denmark
- Municipality: Esbjerg
- IATA Code: EBJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EKDK
- Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
- Distance from City: 9.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: 60/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: ILS 08 109.10 (OO), ILS 26 110.30 (ES), VOR/DME ESE 116.60, NDB HP
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Elevation RW08: 78 ft, RW26: 97 ft. True headings 079/259. Fire category 5. AFIS aerodrome (not towered). ILS 26 freq may be 110.30 per some sources (conflicting with 110.15 — needs AIP verification).
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.150 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.150 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
06:00
–
20:00
Tuesday
06:00
–
20:00
Wednesday
06:00
–
20:00
Thursday
06:00
–
20:00
Friday
06:00
–
20:00
Saturday
06:00
–
20:00
Sunday
06:00
–
20:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 0700-2100L, Sat 0800-1200L, Sun 1200-2000L (UTC+1 winter, UTC+2 summer). Not H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +45 76169000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://esbjergairport.dk
- Remarks: AFIS service (not ATC tower) on 120.150 MHz. Ground handling: Access Oslo Executive Handling +47 91222999, freq 130.575.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 08:00
- Close: 13:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00 local (08:00-13:00 UTC winter, 07:00-12:00 UTC summer). Closed weekends. Phone: +45 72372379. Email: [email protected].
Fees
- Landing Fee: DKK 35-55 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge DKK 300
- Parking Fee: DKK 4-8 per tonne MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DKK
- Remarks: Handling mandatory for aircraft >5.7 tonnes MTOW. Danish VAT 25% applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. Credit card accepted.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. Credit card accepted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: School/training flights noise restricted. Major helicopter base for North Sea offshore oil/gas operations.
Alternates
EKBI
- ICAO: EKBI
- Name: Billund
- Distance (NM): 24.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures.
EKVD
- ICAO: EKVD
- Name: Vamdrup
- Distance (NM): 27.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKVJ
- ICAO: EKVJ
- Name: Stauning
- Distance (NM): 28.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDXW
- ICAO: EDXW
- Name: Sylt
- Distance (NM): 37.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
EDXF
- ICAO: EDXF
- Name: Schaferhaus
- Distance (NM): 53.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No: Not on the EU list of border crossing points (OJ C/2026/368) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16
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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.
Active NOTAMs
B6170/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIP DENMARK AND
VFG DENMARK AIRAC AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026:
- OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR AD CHANGED.
- TRANSMISSION LINE WITHDRAWN ON ADC.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
B6173/26
caution
Obstacle
TRIGGER NOTAM -
PERM AIP DENMARK AIRAC AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026:
TRANSMISSION LINE WITHDRAWN ON AOC-A 26.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
V0922/
caution
Instrument procedure change
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED RNP RWY 08 LPV DA* ALL CATS: UNUSABLE; ​RNP RWY 26 LPV DA* ALL CATS: UNUSABLE.
2026-10-20 15:45 UTC
2026-11-25 22:01 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of EKEB?
- Esbjerg operates from 06:00 to 20:00.
- What is the tower frequency at EKEB?
- The tower frequency at Esbjerg is 120.150 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EKEB?
- Esbjerg offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does EKEB 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 EKEB?
- Yes, customs at Esbjerg is available from 08:00 to 13:00.
- Where is EKEB located?
- Esbjerg (EKEB) is located in Esbjerg, Denmark.
- What is the IATA code for EKEB?
- The IATA code for Esbjerg is EBJ.
- Is EKEB a port of entry?
- Yes, Esbjerg is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.