Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

EKCH / CPH

Copenhagen, DK

Last Updated
Apr 20, 00:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
00:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
13 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
16,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EKCH 200020Z AUTO 03013KT 9999 SCT110/// BKN160/// 05/M01 Q1020 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
SCT 11,000 ft AGL
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,017 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 16,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 13 knots. Runway 04L/22R is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 16000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-186 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,382 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EKCH 192327Z 2000/2024 04012KT CAVOK TEMPO 2009/2014 08015G27KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 80° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KCH
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
12/30 9,186 ft 148 ft ASPH 123°
0.7 kt 13.0 kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EKCH

9,898 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.3%
MVFR
26.6%
IFR
13.8%
LIFR
7.3%

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
7.6%
E
16.2%
SE
14.7%
S
21.9%
SW
14.5%
W
14.9%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -10°C to 23°C
-10°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 9,898 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EKCH
IATA Code: CPH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Copenhagen
Country: DK
Latitude: 55.617901°
Longitude: 12.656000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Overview

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport serves as Denmark's primary international airport and a major hub for Scandinavian air traffic. Located in the eastern part of Copenhagen, the airport handles significant commercial passenger and cargo operations. With three substantial runways ranging from 9,186 to 11,811 feet in length, the airport can efficiently accommodate large commercial aircraft.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 17 feet MSL provides relatively stable approach conditions with minimal terrain-related challenges. Being situated near coastal waters, pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences, including variable wind conditions and potential low visibility scenarios. Seasonal variations can significantly impact meteorological conditions, particularly during winter months.

Notable Features

Copenhagen Kastrup's three parallel-oriented runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, and 12/30) provide flexible operational capabilities for different wind directions. The airport's geographic position near the Øresund strait creates unique atmospheric interactions that pilots must consider during approach and departure. All runways are constructed with asphalt surfaces, ensuring consistent landing characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection typically depends on prevailing wind directions, with the 04/22 oriented runways providing primary operational capacity. The substantial runway lengths (11,811 ft and 10,827 ft for 04L/22R and 04R/22L respectively) offer extensive landing and takeoff margins for most commercial aircraft. Pilots should carefully monitor wind conditions and current active runway assignments during arrival and departure planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.