Aalborg (EKYT/AAL) — Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg (EKYT/AAL) serves Aalborg, Denmark. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L). Field elevation is 10 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: EKYT
- Name: Aalborg
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 57.092758
- Longitude: 9.849243
- Elevation: 10 ft
- Country: Denmark
- Municipality: Aalborg
- IATA Code: AAL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: EKDK
- Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
- Distance from City: 6.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08L/26R
- Designation: 08L/26R
- Dimensions: 8707 X 148
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS, VOR-DME, NDB, TACAN
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, ILS CAT II/III, LOC, RNP
- Remarks: Primary runway. Noise abatement: RWY 08L departures must not turn before 2 NM on R-262 AAL VOR. RWY 26R departures must not turn south before 2000 ft.
Runway 08R/26L
- Designation: 08R/26L
- Dimensions: 8363 X 74
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Edge lights, REIL
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNP
- Remarks: Secondary runway. Not normally used for ILS approaches.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 131.600 MHz
- Operations: 123.975 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.700 MHz
- ATIS: 120.475 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: 0500-2230 UTC. Extensions available on request (PPR). Joint civil/military aerodrome. Tower H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +45 9819 3786
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +45 9817 1144
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aal.dk
- Remarks: ATC: +45 9819 3786. Customs: +45 9934 7300. Immigration: +45 9630 1448. Lost & found: +45 9635 7766. Email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +45 9819 3786
- Remarks: PPR required for operations outside published hours (before 05:00 or after 22:30 UTC).
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available H24. Tel: +45 9934 7300.
Fees
- Landing Fee: DKK 55-80 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge DKK 550
- Parking Fee: DKK 6-12 per tonne MTOW per hour; overnight rates apply
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DKK
- Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. Danish VAT 25% applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Available on request.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration available H24 for non-Schengen arrivals. Tel: +45 9630 1448.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Chapter 2 aircraft over 34,019 kg (75,000 lbs) banned per EU Regulation 598/2014. Noise abatement: min 2,300 ft over Greater Aalborg on approach.
Alternates
EKSN
- ICAO: EKSN
- Name: Sindal
- Distance (NM): 27.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKTS
- ICAO: EKTS
- Name: Thisted
- Distance (NM): 37.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKAH
- ICAO: EKAH
- Name: Aarhus
- Distance (NM): 53.8
- 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.
ESGP
- ICAO: ESGP
- Name: Save
- Distance (NM): 77.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EKVJ
- ICAO: EKVJ
- Name: Stauning
- Distance (NM): 82.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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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 EKYT?
- Aalborg operates from 05:00 to 22:30 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at EKYT?
- The tower frequency at Aalborg is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EKYT?
- Aalborg offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does EKYT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Aalborg (Denmark).
- Is customs available at EKYT?
- Yes, customs at Aalborg is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does EKYT require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Aalborg.
- Where is EKYT located?
- Aalborg (EKYT) is located in Aalborg, Denmark.
- What is the IATA code for EKYT?
- The IATA code for Aalborg is AAL.
- How long is the runway at EKYT?
- The main runway at Aalborg (08L/26R) measures 8707 X 148.
- Does EKYT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Aalborg has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08L/26R.
- Is EKYT a port of entry?
- Yes, Aalborg is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.