Airports / Denmark / STA
Stauning Vestjylland Airport.
Skjern, Denmark · 17 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
97 ratings
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Operators based
17
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 17
Denmark airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 97 Google ratings , ranked against 17 rated Denmark fields.
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Skjern, Denmark, Stauning Vestjylland Airport (EKVJ / STA) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 17 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 STA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Esbjerg Airport (EBJ, 29 nm), Billund Airport (BLL, 31 nm), and Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP, 31 nm). With a single 4,757-foot paved runway, STA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from STA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Ringkøbing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Skjern.
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Field capability
ICAO
EKVJ
IATA
STA
FAA / Local
EKVJ
Elevation
17 ft
Coordinates
55.9901° N · 8.3539° 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 17 ft, STA sits lower than 76% of the 17 Denmark fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,757 ft
- 09/274,757 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,757 ft
STA's 4,757 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 29nmEBJEsbjerg AirportEsbjerg
- 31nmBLLBillund AirportBillund
- 31nmKRPMidtjyllands Airport / Air Base KarupKarup
- 43nmSQWSkive AirportSkive
- 47nmEKVDKolding Vamdrup AirfieldKolding / Vamdrup
- 56nmSKSSkrydstrup Air BaseVojens
Location
Open the full mapEKVJ · Stauning Vestjylland Airport · Skjern, Denmark
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,042 nm | 7h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,198 nm | 7h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,389 nm | 8h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,566 nm | 8h 42m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,698 nm | 9h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,802 nm | 9h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,041 nm | 9h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 4,082 nm | 9h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STA?
- Stauning Vestjylland Airport's longest paved runway is 4,757 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 STA?
- Stauning Vestjylland Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,757 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to STA?
- The closest alternate is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ), about 29 nm away, followed by Billund Airport (BLL) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 28m (3,042 nm), New York about 7h 50m (3,198 nm), Washington DC about 8h 17m (3,389 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.