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• Region: Europe (Northern Europe / Scandinavia)
• Country/State: Denmark (Central Denmark Region)
• City/Town: Aarhus (Tirstrup)
• Website: https://www.aar.dk
• Type of Airport: International (regional international and domestic gateway)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: AAR
o ICAO: EKAH
• Terminals:
– Single passenger terminal handling domestic and European international services
• Passenger numbers:
– ~0.5–0.6 million passengers annually (2023–2024 estimate; gradual recovery and route rebuild)
Parking
• Short-term: Surface short-stay parking directly in front of terminal
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within easy walking distance
• Valet: Not available
Hotel
• On site:
– No on-site terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Limited accommodation near airport; wide range of hotels in Aarhus city (35–45 minutes by road)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Café and casual dining options with local and international offerings
• Bars: Licensed café-bar in departures
• Lounges: Small business/VIP lounge available
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail for international departures
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Limited travel retail and convenience items
• On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing desks and airport service counters
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desk and lost & found services
• Car rental: Major international and local car-rental companies landside
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, airport buses, private transfers and rental cars
• Baby/parent room: Family and baby-care facilities available
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminal; charging points available
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Not available
• Other facilities: Medical room, meeting facilities, VIP services
• Biometric check-in: Self-service check-in; limited biometric boarding depending on airline
• Biometric customs: Automated border control e-gates for eligible passengers
Disabled/accessibility
• PRM assistance available free of charge via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Step-free terminal with ramps and elevators
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrance
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security screening available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Staff support available for passengers with non-visible disabilities
Runways
• Runway 10/28
Length/Width
• 10/28: ~2,777 m × 45 m
• Suitable for narrowbody aircraft and selected widebody charter operations
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface for improved wet-weather braking
• Drainage systems suited to Nordic weather conditions
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed
• CAT I and CAT II capability
• CAT III not available
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs, STARs and approaches
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations occasionally affected by fog, wind and winter weather
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Generally strong OTP due to:
– Low congestion
– Short taxi distances
• Delays mainly weather-related or linked to network disruptions
Airfield restrictions
• No night curfew; 24-hour operations
• Military training activity coordinated when required
• Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
• Line maintenance provided by based airlines
• No heavy maintenance facilities on site
• Oversight by the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Energy-efficient terminal systems and LED lighting upgrades
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Waste reduction and recycling initiatives in place
Renewable energy use
• Electricity supplied largely from Denmark’s renewable-heavy national grid
• Energy management systems used to optimise consumption
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability dependent on airline initiatives
• No dedicated on-site SAF infrastructure
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Wildlife hazard management focused on bird control
• Environmental monitoring of surrounding rural land and drainage systems
Sustainable transportation
• Promotion of airport bus services and shared ground transport
• Cycling access and parking facilities available
• Progressive introduction of low-emission airport service vehicles
Green building design
• Terminal upgrades emphasise compact, energy-efficient design
• Improved insulation and daylighting
• Sustainability embedded in long-term airport development planning
