Medium airport · Vojens, Denmark
Skrydstrup Air Base
Skrydstrup Air Base is a medium airport serving Vojens, Denmark. Its IATA code is SKS. Its ICAO code is EKSP. It has 2 runways, longest 9,863 ft (PEM). Elevation 141 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Vojens, Denmark |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SKS |
| ICAO code | EKSP |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,863 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 141 ft |
| Coordinates | 55.2210° N, 9.2670° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
On 18 January 2026, the Royal Danish Air Force officially retired the F-16, marking the end of Denmark's F-16 operations at Skrydstrup Air Base.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Skrydstrup Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Wadden Sea National Park · Denmark · 30.9 miles away
- Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park · Germany · 58.3 miles away
- Mols Bjerge National Park · Denmark · 83.6 miles away
- Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park · Germany · 94.9 miles away
- National Park Skjoldungernes Land · Denmark · 110.5 miles away
- Thy National Park · Denmark · 123.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Skrydstrup Air Base?
Skrydstrup Air Base — its IATA code is SKS and its ICAO code is EKSP.
Where is Skrydstrup Air Base located?
Skrydstrup Air Base serves Vojens, Denmark. Its coordinates are 55.2210° N, 9.2670° E.
What is the history of Skrydstrup Air Base?
On 18 January 2026, the Royal Danish Air Force officially retired the F-16, marking the end of Denmark's F-16 operations at Skrydstrup Air Base.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2555
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fighter_Wing_Skrydstrup
Page last updated 13 November 2026.