Avedøre Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 17h 0m 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 Avedøre Airfield
Avedøre Airfield, located in Hvidovre Municipality, west of central Copenhagen, is the oldest operational airfield in Denmark. It is situated at the intersection of Gammel Køge Landevej with the Ring 3 motorway. It is now known s Aeronautisk Aktivitetscenter Avedøre (AAA) and used as a centre for vintage aircraft. The oldest buildings at the site are two wooden hangars that date from its establishment in 1917.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KØBENHAVN/D TMA | Class C | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| KØBENHAVN/E TMA | Class C | TMA | 1500 ft MSL | FL195 |
| ROSKILDE/E TMA | Class C | TMA | 1500 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| KASTRUP CTR | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Denmark airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove-senderen | 1,050 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 574 ft | 43 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 558 ft | 16 ft | — |
| Pasteurs Tårn | 394 ft | 52 ft | — |
| Sengetårnet | 394 ft | 167 ft | — |
| Sengetårnets kontorer | 394 ft | 154 ft | — |
| Sengetårnets elevatortårn | 394 ft | 190 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 361 ft | 49 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Avedøre Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Avedøre Airfield located?
Avedøre Airfield is small airport located in Copenhagen, Denmark, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).
What time zone is Avedøre Airfield in?
Avedøre Airfield is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Avedøre Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Avedøre Airfield is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Avedøre Airfield?
The nearest airport to Avedøre Airfield is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), about 7.2 nm to the e, followed by Copenhagen Roskilde Airport and Frederikssund Syd Flyveplads.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Avedøre Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.