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Medium airport

Sindal Airport

IATA CNLICAO EKSN🇩🇰 Sindal
Coordinates
57.5035°N, 10.2294°E
Elevation
92 ft (28 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DK-81
Time zone
Copenhagen(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
21:10

About 14h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sindal Airport

Sindal Airport

Sindal Airport is an airfield in Sindal, Denmark. It was established in 1976 by the now Hjørring and Frederickshavn municipalities, though Frederickshavn Municipality withdrew from co-ownership in 2012. The airport is equipped with a 1199 meter long Asphalt Runway. The airport is site to a Sun-Air Maintenance base and the Sindal Air Club. It was downgraded from airport to airfield status in 2022.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,934 ft / 1,199 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS118.750 MHz
APPAALBORG APP123.975 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AALBORG LOCAL ATSClass GFIRGNDFL125
AALBORG TRASpecial useTRAFL055FL195
VENDSYSSEL 2 (VE2) TRASpecial useTRAGNDFL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Denmark airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
TYLST19.9 nm206°On request
PANDR25 nm224°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle115 ft
Obstacle72 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle56 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sindal Airport.

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🇩🇰 More airports in Denmark📘 Flying in Denmark: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sindal Airport?

The ICAO code for Sindal Airport is EKSN, and its IATA code is CNL.

Where is Sindal Airport located?

Sindal Airport is medium airport located in Sindal, Denmark, at an elevation of 92 ft (28 m).

How many runways does Sindal Airport have?

Sindal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,934 ft / 1,199 m.

What time zone is Sindal Airport in?

Sindal Airport is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sindal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sindal Airport is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sindal Airport?

The nearest airport to Sindal Airport is Sæby (Ottestrup) Airfield (EKSA), about 11 nm to the sse, followed by Hundelev Private Airstrip and North Jutland Ultralight Flying Club.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sindal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.