Aarhus Airport (AAR): Codes, Runways & Location
Aarhus Airport (IATA: AAR · ICAO: EKAH) is a large airport serving Aarhus, Denmark. It lies at 56.3033° N, 10.6183° E, 82 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aarhus Airport
Aarhus Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Aarhus in Denmark. It is identified by the IATA code AAR and the ICAO code EKAH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Aarhus Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2777 m (9111 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 82 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Anholt Airfield about 72 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,777 m — wide-body capable
Explore more airports in Denmark
Aarhus Airport (AAR) is one of many airports in Denmark. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Aarhus Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Aarhus Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aarhus Airport
Where is Aarhus Airport located?
Aarhus Airport is located in Aarhus, Denmark. Its coordinates are 56.3033° N, 10.6183° E.
What is the airport code for Aarhus Airport?
Aarhus Airport has an IATA code of AAR and an ICAO code of EKAH.
How long is the runway at Aarhus Airport?
Aarhus Airport's longest runway is about 2777 m (9111 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Aarhus Airport have?
Aarhus Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Aarhus Airport a major airport?
Aarhus Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Aarhus Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →