Hans Christian Andersen (EKOD/ODE) — Odense, Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen (EKOD/ODE) serves Odense, Denmark. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 13/31). Field elevation is 56 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: EKOD
- Name: Hans Christian Andersen
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 55.4767
- Longitude: 10.3309
- Elevation: 56 ft
- Country: Denmark
- Municipality: Odense
- IATA Code: ODE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
- Distance from City: 9.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 6053 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 2280 X 98
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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: No
- Currency: DKK
- Remarks: Danish VAT at 25% applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 22:00
- Curfew End: 07:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Night curfew 22:00-07:00 local time. Deviations subject to prior approval. Noise abatement procedures in effect.
Alternates
EKVD
- ICAO: EKVD
- Name: Vamdrup
- Distance (NM): 34.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKSB
- ICAO: EKSB
- Name: Sonderborg
- Distance (NM): 35.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance for non-Schengen arrivals with 1 hour prior notice.
EKBI
- ICAO: EKBI
- Name: Billund
- Distance (NM): 43.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures.
EKAH
- ICAO: EKAH
- Name: Aarhus
- Distance (NM): 50.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration 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.
EDXF
- ICAO: EDXF
- Name: Schaferhaus
- Distance (NM): 53.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
Airport Services
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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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at EKOD?
- Hans Christian Andersen offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does EKOD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hans Christian Andersen (Denmark).
- Where is EKOD located?
- Hans Christian Andersen (EKOD) is located in Odense, Denmark.
- What is the IATA code for EKOD?
- The IATA code for Hans Christian Andersen is ODE.
- How long is the runway at EKOD?
- The main runway at Hans Christian Andersen (06/24) measures 6053 X 148.
- Is EKOD a port of entry?
- Yes, Hans Christian Andersen is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.