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Esbjerg Airport

IATA EBJICAO EKEB🇩🇰 Esbjerg
Coordinates
55.5259°N, 8.5534°E
Elevation
97 ft (30 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DK-83
Time zone
Copenhagen(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:10
Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
22:01
Civil dusk
22:55

About 16h 57m 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 Esbjerg Airport

Esbjerg Airport

Esbjerg Airport is a small airport located 5 nautical miles (9.2 km) northeast of Esbjerg, Denmark. The airport was opened on 4 April 1971.

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

Live weather

EKEB

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 268,527 ft / 2,599 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS120.150 MHz
MISCHANDLING130.575 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BILLUND/A TMAClass CTMAFL075FL105
BILLUND/B TMAClass CTMAFL045FL075
ESBJERG - B FIZ/RMZClass GRMZGND1500 ft MSL
ESBJERG - A FIZ/RMZClass GRMZ1500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
BILLUND LOCAL ATSClass GFIRGNDFL125
CORRIDOR SILKEBORGSpecial useTRAFL125FL660
EKBI-G6 (BRAMMING)Special useGliding sectorFL045FL070
SIL1 SILKEBORG TSASpecial useTSAFL125FL660

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Varde senderen1,014 ft52 ft
Obstacle830 ft79 ft
Obstacle387 ft23 ft
Obstacle387 ft16 ft
Obstacle328 ft23 ft
Obstacle220 ft43 ft
Obstacle220 ft30 ft
Obstacle26 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Esbjerg Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Esbjerg Airport?

The ICAO code for Esbjerg Airport is EKEB, and its IATA code is EBJ.

Where is Esbjerg Airport located?

Esbjerg Airport is medium airport located in Esbjerg, Denmark, at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Esbjerg Airport have?

Esbjerg Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,527 ft / 2,599 m.

Which airlines fly to Esbjerg Airport?

Airlines historically serving Esbjerg Airport include Air Sicilia, DAT Danish Air Transport (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Esbjerg Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Esbjerg Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Esbjerg Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Esbjerg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Esbjerg Airport is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Esbjerg Airport?

The nearest airport to Esbjerg Airport is Varde Airfield (DK-0028), about 6.2 nm to the nw, followed by Bramming Airstrip and Bolhede Glider Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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