# EKKA - Karup

## [![Screenshot 2026-03-31 at 11.11.13.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2026-03-31-at-11-11-13.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/screenshot-2026-03-31-at-11-11-13.png)  
  
Overview

**Karup Midtjylland Airport,** The airport is situated 3 km west of Karup and carries passengers primarily from nine municipalities in mid- and west.The civilian airport uses the runways of [Air Base Karup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Base_Karup "Air Base Karup"), the primary base of the [Royal Danish Air Force](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Danish_Air_Force "Royal Danish Air Force"). Karup handles mostly domestic flights, and a few charter flights.  
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**ALWAYS remember, if you are unsure or in doubt then ask. We will always do our best to help you out!**

**[EKKA AIRPORT BRIEFING](https://naviair-proxy.vatsca.org/pdf/01-ekka-text)**

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Use of stands

In Karup, there are 5 normal parking spots. ( see chart below stand 1-5 )  
These are located to the north. Everything to the south of the RWY's are MIL area.

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[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_APDC_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-apdc-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-apdc-en.png)

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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 EKKA 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

Pushback on request from ATC

### Taxi

Taxi out should be via E or P depending on runway in use.

### Runways

Two Runways. Only **27L/09R** used for commercial traffic. *27R/09L is for VFR only*  
RWY 27L is CAT I &amp; CAT II.

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

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_ADC_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-adc-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-adc-en.png)

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SIDs

There are no SIDs in Karup, hence you will always be cleared via a WP / FP route.  
For flights bound for EKRK/EKCH, this will be either TESPI or TNO.

### STARs

There are no STAR's in Karup.  
Expect direct to ILS fix or Vectors. See charts below.

### 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 Visual Approaches can be approved for all A/C types on request to the APP controller.

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<details><summary>RWY 09R</summary>

## ILS or LOC RWY 09R

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_ILS_or_LOC_RWY_09_R_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-ils-or-loc-rwy-09-r-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-ils-or-loc-rwy-09-r-en.png)

## RNP RWY 09R

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_RNP_RWY_09_R_1_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-09-r-1-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-09-r-1-en.png)

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_RNP_RWY_09_R_2_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-09-r-2-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-09-r-2-en.png)

  
  
</details><details><summary>RWY 27L</summary>

## ILS or LOC RWY 27L

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_ILS_or_LOC_RWY_27_L_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-ils-or-loc-rwy-27-l-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-ils-or-loc-rwy-27-l-en.png)

## RNP RWY 27L

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_RNP_RWY_27_L_1_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-27-l-1-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-27-l-1-en.png)

[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_RNP_RWY_27_L_2_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-27-l-2-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-rnp-rwy-27-l-2-en.png)

  
  
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Direct routings

If traffic permits you might receive directs from both EKDK\_CTR and APP.  
The fixes normally given are the ones listed above.

### VFR (glider areas)  


[![EK_AD_2_EKKA_GLIDER_AREAS_en.png](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ek-ad-2-ekka-glider-areas-en.png)](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/ek-ad-2-ekka-glider-areas-en.png)