Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (EKCH)
Copenhagen, Denmark · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EKCH
IATA
CPH
City
Copenhagen
Country
Denmark
Region
Europe
Elevation
17 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
55.6180, 12.6560
Overview
Scandinavian hub and SAS headquarters. Major connecting airport between the Nordic countries and Europe.
Current Weather at EKCH
Pilots flying into or out of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EKCH 030850Z AUTO 16009KT 9999 BKN082/// 18/13 Q1005 NOSIGWind 160° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 16
Current TAF
TAF EKCH 030827Z 0309/0409 10010KT 9999 FEW040 BECMG 0309/0312 24010KT TEMPO 0312/0318 4000 RA BKN012 SCT020CB BECMG 0316/0318 18008KTDecode METAR for EKCH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EKCH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EKCH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Copenhagen. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EKCH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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