Kolding Vamdrup Airfield

EKVD

Kolding / Vamdrup, DK

Last Updated
May 15, 06:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
06:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
10 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EKVD 150650Z 19010KT 150V220 9999 -SHRA FEW016 BKN020CB 09/05 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 143 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,743 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,143 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kolding Vamdrup Airfield is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 10 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 8 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 07:00Z and 10:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EKVD 150700Z 1507/1515 19012KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 1507/1510 SHRA SCT020CB TEMPO 1510/1515 20015G25KT SHRA SCT012 BKN020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 200° 15 kt
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KVD
01
19 ✈️
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,301 ft 75 ft ASP 18°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
07/25 2,310 ft 75 ft GRS 77°
3.9 kt 9.2 kt
113° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EKVD

9,388 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.2%
MVFR
6%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
3%

Kolding Vamdrup Airfield enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
3.7%
E
20.4%
SE
15.7%
S
15.3%
SW
13.5%
W
15.6%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.6°C
Range: -15°C to 24°C
-15°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 9,388 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kolding Vamdrup Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EKVD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 143 ft MSL

Location

City: Kolding / Vamdrup
Country: DK
Latitude: 55.436298°
Longitude: 9.330920°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,301 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 2,310 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Kolding Vamdrup Airfield

Overview

Kolding Vamdrup Airfield (EKVD) is a medium-sized airport located in southern Denmark, serving the Kolding and Vamdrup region. Situated at an elevation of 143 feet MSL, the airport provides infrastructure for general aviation and local flight operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

The airfield experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 85.1% of observations showing favorable visual flying weather. Seasonal temperatures range widely from -15°C to 23°C, with an average of 6.7°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 9 knots, with calm conditions occurring 6.9% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 3,301-foot asphalt runway (01/19) and a 2,310-foot grass runway (07/25). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The airport's moderate crosswind averages between 5-6.1 knots, providing predictable landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note that September, October, and November offer the best VFR flying conditions at this location. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (only 3.5% fog occurrence). The southern wind predominance suggests runway 01/19 may be the preferred approach during most wind conditions.

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

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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.