Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS): Codes, Runways & Location
Skrydstrup Air Base (IATA: SKS · ICAO: EKSP) is a medium-sized airport serving Vojens, Denmark. It lies at 55.2210° N, 9.2670° E, 141 ft (43 m) above sea level.
Overview of Skrydstrup Air Base
Skrydstrup Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vojens in Denmark. It is identified by the IATA code SKS and the ICAO code EKSP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Skrydstrup Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3006 m (9863 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 141 ft (43 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kolding Vamdrup Airfield about 24 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,006 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skrydstrup Air Base
Where is Skrydstrup Air Base located?
Skrydstrup Air Base is located in Vojens, Denmark. Its coordinates are 55.2210° N, 9.2670° E.
What is the airport code for Skrydstrup Air Base?
Skrydstrup Air Base has an IATA code of SKS and an ICAO code of EKSP.
How long is the runway at Skrydstrup Air Base?
Skrydstrup Air Base's longest runway is about 3006 m (9863 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Skrydstrup Air Base have?
Skrydstrup Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Skrydstrup Air Base a major airport?
Skrydstrup Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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