Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

EKCH / CPH

Copenhagen, DK

Last Updated
May 14, 20:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
20:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
12 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
997 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EKCH 142020Z AUTO 21012KT 9999 BKN041/// BKN068/// 09/04 Q0997 TEMPO SHRA SCT025CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
BKN 6,800 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,517 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,117 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,817 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 12 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4100 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 01:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
997 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
505 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -211 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EKCH 141957Z 1419/1518 17013KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1419/1501 SHRA SCT025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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: 22R
11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 22L
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
12/30 9,186 ft 148 ft ASPH 123°
0.6 kt 12.0 kt
87° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EKCH

11,075 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.5%
MVFR
24.4%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
6.6%

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10 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 April, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
8.1%
E
15.4%
SE
13.9%
S
20.6%
SW
13.5%
W
14.8%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -10°C to 23°C
-10°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

April September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,075 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.