Airports / Denmark / SKS
Skrydstrup Air Base.
Vojens, Denmark · 141 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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127 ratings
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Operators based
141
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Skrydstrup Air Base (EKSP / SKS) sits in Vojens, Denmark, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 141 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SKS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD, 13 nm), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 24 nm), and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ, 30 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,863-foot paved runway, SKS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SKS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Vojens.
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Field capability
ICAO
EKSP
IATA
SKS
FAA / Local
EKSP
Elevation
141 ft
Coordinates
55.2210° N · 9.2670° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Denmark fields
state range 10–247 ft
At 141 ft, SKS sits higher than 71% of the 17 Denmark fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,863 ft
- 10L/28R9,863 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L9,750 ft × 80 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,863 ft
SKS's 9,863 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.
- 13nmEKVDKolding Vamdrup AirfieldKolding / Vamdrup
- 24nmSGDSønderborg AirportSønderborg
- 30nmEBJEsbjerg AirportEsbjerg
- 31nmBLLBillund AirportBillund
- 37nmGWTWesterland Sylt AirportSylt
- 39nmODEOdense Hans Christian Andersen AirportOdense
Location
Open the full mapEKSP · Skrydstrup Air Base · Vojens, Denmark
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SKS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,087 nm | 7h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,244 nm | 7h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,435 nm | 8h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,617 nm | 8h 49m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,750 nm | 9h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,850 nm | 9h 21m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,083 nm | 9h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,132 nm | 10h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SKS?
- Skrydstrup Air Base's longest paved runway is 9,863 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 SKS?
- Skrydstrup Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,863 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SKS?
- The closest alternate is Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD), about 13 nm away, followed by Sønderborg Airport (SGD) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SKS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 35m (3,087 nm), New York about 7h 57m (3,244 nm), Washington DC about 8h 23m (3,435 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.