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EKCH/CPH METAR & TAF Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen, Capital RegionElevation 17 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR31 min old
Ceiling 2,700 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
210@15
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,700 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
435 ft
+418 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1220Z (1:20 PM local) · 31 min old

EKCH is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 15 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,700 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2700 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
210° at 15 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,700 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 9°C
54°F / 48°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.15 inHg
987.1 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2700 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1127Z (12:27 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (1:00 PM local)

EKCH forecast starts MVFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 22Z with MVFR possible (CB, GUST). Best period is 22Z to 00Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0202,000 ft
1200Z1:00 PM1648Z5:48 PM2136Z10:36 PM0224Z3:24 AM0712Z8:12 AM1200Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO BECMG SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 210° at 15 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,700 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
3 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW04L22R04R22L1230 210°210°15 kt210°210° 15210°
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10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
210° at 15 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 22R15 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
22R
HEAD
15 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
BEST
22L
HEAD
15 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
12
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
15 kt R
X-WIND
30
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
15 kt L
X-WIND
04L
HEAD
15 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
04R
HEAD
15 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

04L/22R
Dimensions
11,811 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
04R/22L
Dimensions
10,827 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
12/30
Dimensions
9,186 x 148 ft
Surface
ASPH
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
435 ft
Pressure altitude
787 ft
Field elevation
17 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
9°C (48°F)
Altimeter
29.15 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1546Z 4:46 PM
Sunrise
0601Z 7:01 AM
Loggable night
1624Z (5:24 PM local) → 0523Z (6:23 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1546Z (4:46 PM local) → 0601Z (7:01 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1646Z (5:46 PM local) → 0501Z (6:01 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is in Copenhagen, Capital Region. Field elevation 17 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAEKCH / CPH
RegionCapital Region
CountryDenmark
Coordinates55.6179, 12.6560
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.45
Kastrup Arrival
APP
119.8
Copenhagen Approach
APP
120.2
Kastrup Final
APP
122.75
Kastrup Arrival Information
ATIS
122.85
Kastrup Departure Information
ATIS
119.9
Kastrup Clearance Delivery
DEL
120.25
Kastrup Departure
DEP
124.975
Kastrup Departure
DEP
121.625
Kastrup Apron
GND
121.725
Kastrup Apron
GND
121.9
Kastrup Apron
GND
118.1
Kastrup Tower
TWR
118.575
Kastrup Tower
TWR
118.7
Kastrup Tower
TWR
119.35
Kastrup Tower
TWR
121.825
Kastrup Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

EKRK Copenhagen Roskilde Airport
18 NM W
MVFR
ESMS Malmö Sturup Airport
25 NM E
MVFR
ESTA Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport
41 NM N
MVFR
ESMK Kristianstad Airport
52 NM E
VFR
ESMT Halmstad Airport
65 NM N
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗EKCH on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does EKCH have a METAR?
Yes. EKCH has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does EKCH have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for EKCH; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at EKCH?
EKCH sits at 17 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for EKCH?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.