Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH): Codes, Runways & Location
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (IATA: CPH · ICAO: EKCH) is a large airport serving Copenhagen, Denmark. It lies at 55.6179° N, 12.6560° E, 17 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Copenhagen in Denmark. It is identified by the IATA code CPH and the ICAO code EKCH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 17 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) about 33 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
Explore more airports in Denmark
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) is one of many airports in Denmark. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Where is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport located?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its coordinates are 55.6179° N, 12.6560° E.
What is the airport code for Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport has an IATA code of CPH and an ICAO code of EKCH.
How long is the runway at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Copenhagen Kastrup Airport have?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport a major airport?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Copenhagen Kastrup Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →