Copenhagen Airport (EKCH) sits 5 miles southeast of central Copenhagen on the island of Amager. Commercial service is dominant — EKCH is the principal SAS hub and the busiest airport in Scandinavia — and the field handles a meaningful flow of Nordic business aviation, particularly Scandinavian corporate and private traffic plus the Northern European leisure flow to Copenhagen.
The three runways at EKCH (04L/22R 11,811 ft, 04R/22L 10,827 ft, 12/30 10,072 ft) handle every current business jet without restriction. Three FBOs (Copenhagen Aviation Service, Execu-Jet, and Jet Aviation) handle business movements. Slot pressure is meaningful during peak commercial banks and the Northern European summer travel peak. Field elevation is 17 feet, no density-altitude concerns. The dominant operational considerations are Scandinavian winter weather (low ceilings, occasional snow events, ice fog), the standard Northern European weather pattern, and the strict Danish noise framework. Ground time into central Copenhagen via the Øresund Motorway is 15–25 minutes; the airport metro delivers to Kongens Nytorv in 14 minutes; the Øresund Bridge to Malmö, Sweden is 25 minutes by car.
Frequently asked questions about Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
What is EKCH airport?+
EKCH is the ICAO code for Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (IATA CPH), located in Copenhagen, 84, Denmark.
What does CPH stand for?+
CPH is the IATA code for Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (ICAO EKCH) in Copenhagen, 84, Denmark.
Where is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?+
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is located in Copenhagen, 84, Denmark.
Does Copenhagen Kastrup Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
What is the elevation of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?+
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport sits at 17 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport in?+
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport operates on Europe/Copenhagen.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?+
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