Danish Airports & Charts
- Airports & Briefings
- EKCH - Copenhagen/Kastrup
- EKBI - Billund Airport
- EKYT - Aalborg
- EKAH - Aarhus
- EKRN - Rønne
- Charts of EKDK Airports
- General recommendations
- ACC Sectors in Denmark
- Do's and don'ts
Airports & Briefings
All briefings & charts for all Danish Airports
EKCH - Copenhagen/Kastrup
Available stands
Overview
Copenhagen - Kastrup airport is the biggest in Scandinavia with 25.000.000 passengers served in 2023.
ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out!
Copenhagen Airport Pilot Briefing 2024.pdf
Use of stands
In Kastrup, there are 3 main terminals. Terminal 1 & 2 is for Schengen flights, Terminal 3 for Non-Schengen & Shengen. CPH GO is for low-cost carriers.
Which airline parks where?
A Stands - Shengen only
B Stands - Schengen only
C Stands - NON Schengen only
D Stands - Flexible
E Stands - Flexible
F Stands - Flexible
G Stands - Cargo only
All cargo operators park at stands G120 - G137
General aviation / Business jets & misc.
- In regards to GA, EKCH normally doesn't receive those. They normally prefer EKRK (Roskilde).
However if/when they come to EKCH they park at either A31 - A34, G15 - G19 or if they are parked here for some time, at Apron West. - VIPs (i.e. state visit, royals, pop-groups) always park at W1 (Wilhelm Lauritzen Terminal)
- Bizz-jets normally park at A31 - A34 or in case of long term parking, at Apron West
- Helicopters park at G110 or G111
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IFR clearance
Initial contact is with Clearance Delivery, reporting callsign, stand number, and latest ATIS identification letter.
Remember to read/listen to the entire ATIS as there might be some specific info related to you, especially if you are unable to perform customized pushback!
Requesting De-Icing
If you require de-ice prior to your departure, request with your departure clearance request.
Push-back
All stands require pushback (except F89 - F91 & Prop/Bizz-jet at A25 - A34) All stands have designated release points and a secondary point. However, ATC can deviate from standard procedures if it's more optimal for the current traffic situation.
If you for some reason is unable to perform a pushback to one of these points, you MUST inform the controller when asking for pushback!
Taxi
In Copenhagen we have standard taxi routes, however, those are subject to traffic conditions, and can at any time be changed by a controller.
Standard taxi routes Runway 22R/22L specific
Standard taxi routes Runway 04R/04L specific
### Runways
In Copenhagen, we have 3 runways, 04R/22L, 04L/22R & 12/30.
The 2 parallel runways are the primary with the Left being used for landings and the Right for departures.
Runway 12/30 is only to be used when crosswind exceeds 15 - 20 knots on the parallels.
All runways have ILS, which always will be used, if not visual. Only 04L and 22L have ILS CATIII
SIDs
Depending on destination and routing each SID can be chosen at pilots discretion, However.
BETUD is NOT used on Vatsim
KOPEX is PROP ONLY
LANGO & NEXEN is JET ONLY
EKYT & EKAH arrivals must use the GOLGA
If SALLO is a waypoint in the Flightplan this MUST be used and NOT SIMEG
When creating the Flightplan do NOT include the identifier (i.e. 2C), simply write the waypoint name.
ALL SIDS HAVE INITIAL CLIMB OF FL070 from RWY 22R/04R & 4000 ft. from RWY 12/30!
STARs
Arrivals into Copenhagen come from 5 directions, and all have the following items to know.
- Initial fix
- Also the name of the STAR
- Holding fix
- Where the holdings are on the arrivals
- Handover fix
- Where you are handed over to the approach controller
- Path to the Vector fix
- Path until the arrival culminates in a vector
- Path until the arrival culminates in a vector
Holdings
Every STAR has a holding, either on the first or second point on the STAR. You can expect holdings in peak hours
| STAR | Point of Holding | Inbound course | Turn | Time of leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESPI | ROSBI | 103˚ | Left | 1 min |
| TUDLO | LUGAS | 073˚ | Left | 1 min |
| MONAK | CODAN (CDA) | 032˚ | Right | 1 min |
| TIDVU | TIDVU | 294˚ | Right | 1 min |
| ERNOV | ERNOV | 179˚ | Left | 1 min |
The path after handover to APP
When handed over to APP you will continue to fly on the RNAV arrival until you reach the “Vector fix”. After you reach this fix you must continue on the Specified Vector until you are turned in by APP! Even if you don’t hear anything you must continue on this Downwind heading as per the charts.
Make sure you comply with all altitude and speed restrictions on the STAR, and advise Copenhagen Approach if you are unable
Approach
ILS is the only approach type normally used with vectors. RWY 04L and 22L have ILS CATIII, whilst the other runways only have ILS CATI.
Visual Approaches can be approved for all A/C types on request to the APP controller.
Direct routings
If traffic permits you might receive directs from both EKDK_CTR and APP.
Control will normally send directs for the Handover fix, you might also get a direct for the initial ILS fix. This WP is however not part of your STAR or ILS, so you will have to manually input it.
EKBI - Billund Airport
Available stands
Overview
Billund Airport is the second largest in Denmark. The airport was originally built in 1964 by LEGO. The airport was back then built to accommodate visitors to the nearby Legoland. The airport has since been taken over by nearby communes and a private company and then expanded to the size we know today. In 2023 the airport had moved nearly 4.000.000 passengers.
ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out!
Use of stands
In Billund, there are 3 main aprons. The northern one at the terminal building accommodates all passenger planes.
The stands 25 - 26 & 38 - 40 are flex stands, meaning they can accommodate both Schengen and NON-Schengen.
Stand 27 - 37 is Schengen only.
Stand 65 - 94 is used for longer-term parking.
Southern Apron;
Stand 2 - 7 is Cargo
Stand 1 is VIP
The G area is used for General Aviation
The De-Ice pad (J) may be used for Heavy and Super
IFR clearance
Initial contact is with Tower, reporting callsign, stand number, and latest ATIS identification letter.
Remember to read/listen to the entire ATIS as there might be some specific info related to you!
Requesting De-Icing
If you require de-ice before your departure, request it with your departure clearance request.
Push-back
All stand at the terminal and Cargo stands require pushback. The Mid-Apron (Stand 65 - 94) is taxi-out based on A/C type. (Some heavy might require pushback)
IRL pushback is at the pilot's discretion, However on Vatsim, it is up to the individual controller to simulate this or not.
Taxi
When landing RWY 09 pilots are encouraged to continue taxiing via K to hold short at N
For departures, F intersection may be used upon request.
Intersection M may always be used at the Pilot's discretion.
Backtracking via A is NOT allowed for Mediums+, if you require full length, advise the controller and you will receive a taxi via B, F & D.
Runways
In Billund, there is only 1 runway. Both ends have ILS CATII/III. This is the normal procedure.
During direct crosswind situations i.e. winds 180 or 360, 09 may be used for departure and 27 for landing, to ensure shorter taxi times.
SIDs
Depending on destination and routing each SID can be chosen at the pilot's discretion, However.
EKCH arrivals must use the ABINO
When creating the Flightplan do NOT include the identifier (i.e. 2C), simply write the waypoint name.
ALL SIDS HAVE INITIAL CLIMB OF FL060!
STARs
There are no STAR's in Billund.
Expect direct to ILS fix or Vectors.
Approach
ILS Z is the only approach type normally used.
You might receive "Via [FIX] Cleared ILS Z Runway XX" Meaning after that FIX you are cleared for the ILS approach. (See the specified fixes in the pictures below)
Visual Approaches can be approved for all A/C types on request to the APP controller, it is however NOT allowed to overfly the City south of the airport.
Direct routings
If traffic permits you might receive directs from both EKDK_CTR and APP.
The fixes normally given are the ones listed above.
EKYT - Aalborg
Available stands
Overview
Aalborg, or Ålborg, Airport is the third largest in Denmark. The airport was first opened in 1938 as the first provincial airport in Denmark.
The airport played a key role for the Nazis during WWII, as Aalborg was used as a fueling stop for their planes to reach Norway. The airport was heavily expanded by the Nazis during the war, and most of the military part of the airport was built by them.
Today there aren't any Nazis left in the airport, and in 2013 the airport experienced a major upgrade, almost doubling its capacity. In 2023 nearly 300.000 passengers used the airport.
ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out!
Use of stands
In Aalborg, there are 10 parking spots.
| Stand | Destination | Aircraft type |
| 1 - 8 | Schengen incl. domestic | PAX |
| 6 - 8 | Non Schengen incl. UK | |
| 10 | Any destination | Heavy PAX aircraft |
| 11 - 12 | VFR, VIP & Misc. | Smaller Aircrafts |
| Northern apron | Any | Military only! |
IFR clearance
Initial contact is with Tower, reporting callsign, stand number, and latest ATIS identification letter.
Remember to read/listen to the entire ATIS as there might be some specific info related to you!
As there are no SIDs in Aalborg your departure clearance will sound like this:
“Cleared to Destination via [Point]/[Flightplan route], FL120, expect level change, squawk 1234, after departure follow noise abatement procedure”
Push-back
All stands at the terminal require pushback, except stands 1 - 3 where Prop and smaller jets may taxi out.
IRL pushback is at the pilot's discretion, However on Vatsim, it is up to the individual controller to simulate this or not.
Taxi
As there only is one taxiway to and from the terminal, there can be waiting time either on RWY 08R/26L or after pushback on C.
ALWAYS vacate south and hold short of RWY 08R/26L
Runways
In Aalborg, there are 2 runways. Whereas RWY 08L/26R is the primary. RWY 08L have ILS CATI and 26R have ILS CATII/III.
Runway 08R/26L is not to be used.
SIDs
There is no SIDs in Aalborg, hence you will always be cleared via a WP.
For flights bound EKRK/EKCH this will be either TESPI or TNO.
After Departure, you must adhere to the standard noise abatement procedures. These are:
RWY 08L - "Turn must not be commenced until having passed 2NM on R-262 AAL VOR." - Meaning after departure fly runway heading until 2 NM to AAL VOR.
RWY 26R - "Turn to the SOUTH must not be commenced until having passed 2000 feet"
STARs
There are no STAR's in Aalborg.
Expect direct to ILS fix or Vectors.
Approach
ILS is the only approach type normally used.
You might receive "Via [FIX] Cleared ILS Runway XX" Meaning after that FIX you are cleared for the ILS approach. The FIXEs are: RWY 08L - GIPUG & RWY 26R - BAKIT
Visual Approaches can be approved for all A/C types on request to the APP controller.
Direct routings
If traffic permits you might receive directs from both EKDK_CTR and APP.
The fixes normally given are the ones listed above, or AAL VOR.
EKAH - Aarhus
Available stands
Overview
Aarhus, or Tirstrup, Airport is the fourth largest in Denmark. Originally built in 1943 by the German Luftwaffe. The 3 boarding communes were built in 1968 the first terminal building and SAS then started their routes to EKCH and a few charter flights. In 2000 the airport became a Limited Company with the nearby laying 6 communes with the main sharehold. In 2017 EU granted money for the expansion, which still is in progress.
ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out!
Use of stands
In Aarhus, there are 4 normal parking spots.
| Stand | Destination | Aircraft type |
| 1 - 3 | Schengen incl. domestic | PAX |
| 4 | Non Schengen incl. UK | |
| 4 | Any Destination | Heavy PAX aircraft |
| 15 - 16 | VFR, VIP & Misc. | Smaller Aircrafts |
| 38 - 39 | Any | VFR |
IFR clearance
Initial contact is with Tower, reporting callsign, stand number, and latest ATIS identification letter.
Remember to read/listen to the entire ATIS as there might be some specific info related to you!
IRL, IFR Clearance is given on the taxi to the RWY. It is up to you whether you want to simulate this or not.
As there are no SIDs in Aarhus your departure clearance will sound like this:
“Cleared to Destination via [Point]/[Flightplan route], FL060, expect level change, squawk 1234, After departure left/right turn toPOINT”
Push-back
All stands are self manouvering, if push is needed it can be requested from ATC.
IRL startup is at the pilot's discretion, However on Vatsim, it is up to the individual controller to simulate this or not.
Taxi
Runway 28R/10L is not used on Vatsim, hence you can expect to use this runway as a taxiway.
Runways
In Aarhus, there are 2 runways. Whereas RWY 10R/28L is the primary. RWY 28L have ILS CATII and 10R have ILS.
Runway 28R/10L is not to be used.
SIDs
There are no SIDs in Aarhus, hence you will always be cleared via a WP.
For flights bound for EKRK/EKCH, this will be either TESPI or TNO.
STARs
There are no STAR's in Aarhus.
Expect direct to ILS fix or Vectors.
Approach
ILS is the only approach type normally used.
You might receive "Via [FIX] Cleared ILS Runway XX" Meaning after that FIX you are cleared for the ILS approach. The FIXEs are The 4 in each picture below.
Visual Approaches can be approved for all A/C types on request to the APP controller.
Direct routings
If traffic permits you might receive directs from both EKDK_CTR and APP.
The fixes normally given are the ones listed above.
EKRN - Rønne
Overview
Rønne, or Bornolm, Airport is the fifth largest in Denmark. Originally built in 1940 built by the local commune to ensure frequent and convenient travel between the island and Copenhagen. In 2023 202.000 passengers used the airport.
ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out!
Use of stands
In Rønne, there are 3 main aprons.
Apron East is the primary passenger parking.
Apron West is for private A/C
GA parking (North) is a grass field.
IFR clearance
Initial contact is with Tower. As Bornhold is surrounded by Swedish Airspace, the clearance comes via Sweden. Therefore you can expect some delay in your clearance, and quite often you will get start-up and taxi before the clearance is obtained.
Remember to state if you require the latest MET-Report.
As there are no SIDs in Rønne your departure clearance will sound like this:
“Sweden control Clears you to Destination via [Point]/[Flightplan route], 4000’, expect level change, squawk 1234, after departure Direct [Point]”
Push-back
All stands are taxi-out. No pushback required.
Taxi
Runways
SIDs
STARs
Approach
Ronne is a procedural tower meaning they have no radar. Therefore you will never receive vectors.
Direct routings
Charts of EKDK Airports
General recommendations
General recommendations
When flying within Denmark, some small things can make the experience great for everyone. Here is some great advice from the controllers in Denmark:
Good links
Charts
All charts can be found on Chartfox or the official page for the Danish ATC provider Naviair
Scenery
Scenery for EKCH can be found at Flytampa and for all other Danish airports at Simnord
NOTAM
All active NOTAMS can be seen here at Naviair
Read the frequency
This may sound strange and a bit harsh, but it is essential for our controllers in busy events. If you do not read the room (or in this case frequency), you will most likely cause more stress for both controllers and your fellow pilots. Therefore make sure to:
- Listen to the frequency before checking in. Audio for VATSIM can be a bit slow on frequency change during high-load
- If you are requesting clearance when it is busy, please do not try to force into the frequency for a clearance. Once we get some aircraft departed, the frequency will quickly be calmer, so please be patient.
Be prepared
We can not say this enough - we all win by doing this. It is not unusual for us to issue an instruction that is far ahead in time, such as giving direct routing to a waypoint on the approach while still on a cruise. So make sure to prepare your charts and brief yourself before departure and landing.
Pushback
Taxi
Taxi clearances to the runway are often given without a specific holding point. If it's the case, taxi to the most reasonable holding point. In most cases, this will be at the end of the runways or the locations which give the shortest backtracks.
IFR Departure
When airborne and contacting approach, establish the communication by:
- Call up with callsign
- Report the current altitude
This is to establish both communication and verify data that what we see on the radar is your aircraft.
If traffic permits, you can expect a direct to a waypoint along your route, also beyond the end of the SID. In short domestic flights, even a direct to the IAF (Initial Approach Fix) or waypoint on the expected star is not unusual. If you have a short flight time, we recommend to pre-plan and pre-program the expected arrival and approach before departing from the departure field.
IFR Arrival
An arrival clearance will be given before the end of your routing. A STAR and expected approach will be issued. A confirmation of what approach you can expect will be issued by approach on initial contact. If your destination does not have a STAR, expect vectors or direct to the respective points on the approach.
Some do and don't on arrival:
Descend
Directs and vectoring
Speed control
Cleared for approach?
Report broken or outdated content
If you find any broken or outdated links, pages, documentation and similar. Do not hesitate to report it to denmark@vatsim-scandinavia.org.
ACC Sectors in Denmark
We have many different ACC Sectors in Denmark. See below to Identify which one is for you.
Notice that an entire area is covered even if only one sector in that area is online.
Notice that these areas are segregated and no online controller in an area will control other areas
EKDK_CTR will provide traffic service for the entire Copenhagen FIR if no other ATC areas are online
If you are in doubt please visit Vatglasses for the most accurate sectorization and top-down coverage.
Area-West
| Area | Frequency | Callsign | Name |
| Area-West | 135.565 | EKDK_V_CTR | Copenhagen Control |
| 124.555 | EKDK_L_CTR | ||
| 134.680 | EKDK_N_CTR | ||
| 136.555 | EKDK_S_CTR |
Airports covered when local ATC is offline
- EKYT (Aalborg) - Sector L/V
- EKKA (Karup) - Sector L/V
- EKAH(Aarhus) - Sector L/V
- EKBI (Billund) - Sector S/N
- EKEB(Esbjerg) - Sector S/N
- EKSP(Skrydstrup) - Sector S/N
- EKSB(Sonderborg) - Sector S/N
Area Lower-East
| Area | Frequency | Callsign | Name |
| Lower East | 123.730 | EKDK_E_CTR | Copenhagen Control |
| 133.155 | EKDK_D_CTR | ||
| 121.380 | EKDK_I_CTR | ||
| 119.555 | EKDK_B_CTR |
Airports covered when local ATC is offline
- EKCH (Copenhagen) - Sector I/B
- EKRK (Roskilde) - Sector I/B
- EKOD (Odense) - Sector D/E
Area Upper-East
| Area | Frequency | Callsign | Name |
| Upper East | 135.290 | EKDK_A_CTR | Copenhagen Control |
| 128.215 | EKDK_C_CTR |
- Note all sectors in Upper East controls from FL285 and above
Airports covered when local ATC is offline
- EKRN (Roenne)
Bandbox
This is a parent sector which only control when other areas are unstaffed
This does not have a native Area of Responsibility
Do's and don'ts
A small guide on what to do and not to do, always ensure that you follow the Vatsim Code of Conduct!
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