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Aarhus Airport.
Aarhus, Denmark · 82 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
82
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
50 nm
To the nearest alternate
Skive Airport (SQW).
Overview
Aarhus Airport, listed as EKAH / AAR, is a large commercial airport in Aarhus, Denmark. The airport sits 82 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into AAR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Skive Airport (SQW, 50 nm), Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP, 50 nm), and Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE, 51 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,111-foot paved runway, AAR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AAR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Tirstrup. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Aarhus.
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Field capability
ICAO
EKAH
IATA
AAR
FAA / Local
EKAH
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
56.3033° N · 10.6183° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Denmark fields
state range 10–247 ft
At 82 ft, AAR sits higher than 53% of the 17 Denmark fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,111 ft
- 10L/28R9,111 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L8,865 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,111 ft
AAR's 9,111 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 50nmSQWSkive AirportSkive
- 50nmKRPMidtjyllands Airport / Air Base KarupKarup
- 51nmODEOdense Hans Christian Andersen AirportOdense
- 54nmAALAalborg AirportAalborg
- 60nmBLLBillund AirportBillund
- 67nmRKECopenhagen Roskilde AirportRoskilde
Location
Open the full mapEKAH · Aarhus Airport · Aarhus, Denmark
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AAR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,106 nm | 7h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,262 nm | 7h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,452 nm | 8h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,621 nm | 8h 49m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,695 nm | 9h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,861 nm | 9h 23m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,109 nm | 9h 57m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,119 nm | 9h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AAR?
- Aarhus Airport's longest paved runway is 9,111 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AAR?
- Aarhus Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,111 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AAR?
- The closest alternate is Skive Airport (SQW), about 50 nm away, followed by Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AAR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 37m (3,106 nm), New York about 7h 59m (3,262 nm), Washington DC about 8h 26m (3,452 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.