Airports / Denmark / ODE
Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport.
Odense, Denmark · 56 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
119 ratings
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Operators based
56
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 17
Denmark airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 119 Google ratings , ranked against 17 rated Denmark fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (EKOD / ODE) sits in Odense, Denmark, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 56 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ODE as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD, 34 nm), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 36 nm), and Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS, 39 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,053-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from ODE are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Beldringe. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ODE to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EKOD
IATA
ODE
FAA / Local
EKOD
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
55.4753° N · 10.3272° 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 56 ft, ODE sits lower than 53% of the 17 Denmark fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,053 ft
- 06/246,053 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/312,280 ft × 98 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,053 ft
ODE's 6,053 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.
- 34nmEKVDKolding Vamdrup AirfieldKolding / Vamdrup
- 36nmSGDSønderborg AirportSønderborg
- 39nmSKSSkrydstrup Air BaseVojens
- 43nmBLLBillund AirportBillund
- 51nmAARAarhus AirportAarhus
- 60nmMRWLolland Falster Maribo AirportRødby
Location
Open the full mapEKOD · Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport · Odense, Denmark
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ODE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,115 nm | 7h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,272 nm | 8h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,462 nm | 8h 27m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,639 nm | 8h 52m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,742 nm | 9h 6m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,875 nm | 9h 25m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,114 nm | 9h 58m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,150 nm | 10h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ODE?
- Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport's longest paved runway is 6,053 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 ODE?
- Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,053 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ODE?
- The closest alternate is Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD), about 34 nm away, followed by Sønderborg Airport (SGD) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ODE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 39m (3,115 nm), New York about 8h 1m (3,272 nm), Washington DC about 8h 27m (3,462 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.