# EKCH - Copenhagen/Kastrup

## TOBT

During peak times Copenhagen adhere to A-CDM. This is to minimize delays. In order to ensure an on time departure please do the following.

- Fila a flightplan with a realistic EOBT (Estimate off block time)
- Log onto the network in good time.
- Go to [CDM](https://vats.im/vdgs "https://vats.im/vdgs")
- Confirm the time, or select a precise time when you will be ready
- MAKE SURE you are ready within +/-5 minutes of that time 
    - An on time departure is still not guaranteed but highly increased in likelihood

## Available stands

<iframe aria-hidden="true" height="674" src="https://stands.vatsim-scandinavia.org/?icao=EKCH&frameless=true" style="width: 808px; height: 674px;" width="808"></iframe>

## Overview

Copenhagen - Kastrup airport is the biggest in Scandinavia with 25.000.000 passengers served in 2023.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out** </span>

###   
Use of stands

In Kastrup, there are 3 main terminals. Terminal 1 &amp; 2 is for Schengen flights, Terminal 3 for Non-Schengen &amp; Shengen. CPH GO is for low-cost carriers.

<details id="bkmrk-which-airline-parks-"><summary>Which airline parks where?</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 203729.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-203729.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-203729.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-a-stands---shengen-o"><summary>A Stands - Shengen only</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 173541.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-173541.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-173541.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-b-stands---schengen-"><summary>B Stands - Schengen only</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 204127.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-204127.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-204127.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-c-stands---non-schen"><summary>C Stands - NON Schengen only</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 204148.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-204148.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-204148.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-d-stands---flexible-"><summary>D Stands - Flexible</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 204217.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-204217.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-204217.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-e-stands---flexible-"><summary>E Stands - Flexible</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 204253.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-204253.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-204253.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-f-stands---flexible-"><summary>F Stands - Flexible</summary>

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 204318.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-204318.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-204318.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-g-stands---cargo-onl"><summary>G Stands - Cargo only</summary>

All cargo operators park at stands G120 - G137

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 205257.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-205257.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-205257.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-general-aviation-%2F-b"><summary>General aviation / Business jets &amp; misc.</summary>

- 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

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 205032.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-205032.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-205032.png)[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 205227.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-205227.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-205227.png)[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 205257.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-205257.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-205257.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-ekch-airport-stands"><summary>EKCH AIRPORT STANDS</summary>

[![AIRCRAFT_PARKING.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/aircraft-parking.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/aircraft-parking.png)

</details>###   
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!

###   
De-Icing

If you require de-ice prior to your departure, request with your departure clearance request. There are three De-Ice platforms in Copenhagen, which are used depending on your handling provider.

- De-Ice Alpha: SAS Ground Handling
- De-Ice Bravo: Aviator Ground Handling
- De-Ice Victor: Menzies Ground Handling

[See which airlines uses which handling companies here](https://www.cph.dk/en/flight-information/handling-companies)

Note: If your airline uses neither of the three mentioned above, they are external customers, and most likely associated with Aviator or Menzies

###   
Push-back

All stands require pushback (except F89 - F91 &amp; 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!

[![Pushback_Release_Points_3.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/pushback-release-points-3.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/pushback-release-points-3.png)

### 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.

<details id="bkmrk-standard-taxi-routes-1"><summary>Standard taxi routes Runway 04R/04L specific</summary>

[![Group 52EKCH TXI.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/group-52ekch-txi.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/group-52ekch-txi.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-standard-taxi-routes"><summary>Standard taxi routes Runway 12 specific</summary>

</details><details id="bkmrk-standard-taxi-routes-2"><summary>Standard taxi routes Runway 22R/22L specific</summary>

[![Group 53EKCH TXI.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/group-53ekch-txi.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/group-53ekch-txi.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-standard-taxi-routes-3"><summary>Standard taxi routes Runway 30 specific</summary>

</details>###   
Runways

In Copenhagen, we have 3 runways, 04R/22L, 04L/22R &amp; 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

<details id="bkmrk-airport-chart"><summary>AIRPORT CHART</summary>

[![AERODOME_CHART.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/aerodome-chart.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/aerodome-chart.png)

</details>###   
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 &amp; NEXEN is JET ONLY  
EKYT &amp; 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 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">INITIAL CLIMB OF FL070</span> from RWY 22R/04R &amp; 4000 ft. from RWY 12/30!**

<details id="bkmrk-sid-rwy-04l%2Fr"><summary style="background-color: #0077b6; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">SID RWY 04L/R</summary>

[![SID04L.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/KpDsid04l.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/KpDsid04l.png)

[![SID04R.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/Vcasid04r.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/Vcasid04r.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-sid-rwy-12"><summary style="background-color: #0077b6; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">&gt;SID RWY 12</summary>

[![SID12.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/9nQsid12.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/9nQsid12.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-sid-rwy-22l%2Fr"><summary style="background-color: #0077b6; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">&gt;SID RWY 22L/R</summary>

[![SID 22L.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/XuAsid-22l.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/XuAsid-22l.png)

[![SID 22R.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/SAGsid-22r.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/SAGsid-22r.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-sid-rwy-30"><summary style="background-color: #0077b6; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">&gt;SID RWY 30</summary>

[![SID 30.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/Ct0sid-30.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/Ct0sid-30.png)

</details>###   
STARs

Arrivals into Copenhagen come from 5 directions, and all have the following items to know.

- <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">Initial fix</span>
    - Also the name of the STAR
- <span style="color: rgb(45, 194, 107);">Holding fix</span>
    - Where the holdings are on the arrivals
- <span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">Handover </span>
- - - The waypoint where the controller typically will hand you over to Approach
- <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);">Path to the Vector fix</span>
    - Path until the arrival culminates in a vector
        
        [![RNAV_22R_L_1.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/rnav-22r-l-1.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/rnav-22r-l-1.png)

<details id="bkmrk-star-rwy-04l%2Fr"><summary style="background-color: #00b0ba; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">STAR RWY 04L/R</summary>

[![STAR 04L:R.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/star-04lr.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/star-04lr.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-star-rwy-12"><summary style="background-color: #00b0ba; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">STAR RWY 12</summary>

[![STAR12.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/star12.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/star12.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-star-rwy-22l%2Fr"><summary style="background-color: #00b0ba; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">STAR RWY 22L/R</summary>

[![STAR 22L:R.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/star-22lr.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/star-22lr.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-star-rwy-30"><summary style="background-color: #00b0ba; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">STAR RWY 30</summary>

[![STAR30.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/star30.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/star30.png)

</details>###   
Holdings

Every STAR has a holding, either on the first or second point on the STAR. You can expect holdings in peak hours

<table id="bkmrk-star-point-of-holdin"><thead><tr><th>STAR</th><th>Point of Holding</th><th>Inbound course</th><th>Turn</th><th>Time of leg</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TESPI</td><td>ROSBI</td><td>101˚</td><td>Left</td><td>1 min</td></tr><tr><td>TUDLO</td><td>LUGAS</td><td>070˚</td><td>Left</td><td>1 min</td></tr><tr><td>MONAK</td><td>OLPIB</td><td>030˚</td><td>Right</td><td>1 min</td></tr><tr><td>TIDVU</td><td>TIDVU</td><td>283˚</td><td>Right</td><td>1,5 min</td></tr><tr><td>ERNOV</td><td>ERNOV</td><td>179˚</td><td>Left</td><td>1 min</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **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.

<details id="bkmrk-approach-charts-rwy-"><summary style="background-color: #008000; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">APPROACH CHARTS RWY 04L/R</summary>

## ILS APPROACH RWY 04L

[![ILS_04L_NEW.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/ils-04l-new.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/ils-04l-new.png)

## RNP APPROACH RWY 04L  


[![RNP_04L.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/rnp-04l.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/rnp-04l.png)

##   
ILS APPROACH RWY 04R

[![ILS_04R_NEW.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/ils-04r-new.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/ils-04r-new.png)

## RNP APPROACH RWY 04R  


[![RNP 04R.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/rnp-04r.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/rnp-04r.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-approach-charts-rwy--1"><summary style="background-color: #008000; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">APPROACH CHARTS RWY 12</summary>

## ILS APPROACH RWY 12

[![ILS_12_NEW.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/GB2ils-12-new.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/GB2ils-12-new.png)

## RNP APPROACH RWY 12

[![RNP RWY 12.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/rnp-rwy-12.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/rnp-rwy-12.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-approach-charts-rwy--2"><summary style="background-color: #008000; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">APPROACH CHARTS RWY 22L/R</summary>

## ILS APPROACH RWY 22L

[![ILS_22L_NEW.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/ils-22l-new.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/ils-22l-new.png)

##   
RNP APPROACH RWY 22L

[![RNP 22L.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/rnp-22l.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/rnp-22l.png)

## ILS APPROACH RWY 22R

[![ILS_22R_NEW.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/ils-22r-new.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/ils-22r-new.png)

## RNP APPROACH RWY 22R

[![RNP 22R.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/rnp-22r.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/rnp-22r.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-approach-charts-rwy--3"><summary style="background-color: #008000; color: black; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer;">APPROACH CHARTS RWY 30</summary>

## ILS APPROACH RWY 30  
[![ILS_30_NEW.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/ils-30-new.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/ils-30-new.png)  
<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">  
RNP APPROACH RWY 30</span>

[![RNP 30.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/scaled-1680-/rnp-30.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-04/rnp-30.png)

</details>###   
Direct routings

If traffic permits you might receive directs from both EKDK\_CTR and APP.  
Control will normally send directs for the [<span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">Handover fix</span>,](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/link/896#bkmrk-initial-fix-also-the) 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.

[![Screenshot 2024-04-23 231233.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-04-23-231233.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-04/screenshot-2024-04-23-231233.png)