Ålborg

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ICAO Code EKYT/AAL
Last Validated
City Ålborg
Position 57°05'34"N 009°50'56"E
Runway(s) 08L/26R, 08R/26L
Elevation 10 ft

General

Ålborg, also known as Aalborg, is mainly the home of the transport fleet of the Danish Air Force. Until 2005 F-16s operated from this base, resulting in many shelters, most of which are vacated now. The transport fleet can be found at the north west part of the air base. Next to Esk721, the transport squadron, Aalborg also hosts an detachment of Helicopter squadron Esk722 flying with the EH101 Merlin. In 2016 the MQ-9B is expected to start flying with Esk 729 from this base.

The main activities during daytime can be found at the civilian south-east corner adjacent to the old air force maintenance area.

Note that Ålborg is pronounced as Olbog. This may be useful when asking for directions!

Getting There

From the E45, take exit 21 Norresundy-N and follow the directions to Lindhol. The airport should be signposted here already. Follow the Forbindelsesvejen which takes you right to the civil terminal

Around the Airport

1Civil Terminal

Beyond the security control for boarding a flight, a splendid view of the civilian apron and hangar area is possible through the glass at the first floor.

2Cargo gate

Just at the south-east end of the terminal an overview of most of the civilian apron can be obtained at the cargo gate, with some possibilities for photography. Like from the terminal, the sun is often not your best friend here!

3Approach 26

A good point for taking pictures is the approach of the 26R, the longest runway of the two parallel strips. Road 55 is actually quite busy so it is necessary to find a dirt road close to the little river to park you car.

4Main Gate

At spot 4, at the roundabout in front the entrance to the Airbase, CF-104 R-771 can be seen from outside the fence.

The C-130Js can be seen regularly at spot 3. Eric Frikke

Frequencies

118.305 / 353.525 / 257.800Tower
120.705 / 315.000Arrival
123.980 / 362.450Approach
120.480ATIS

Based Operators

Esk721C-130J-30, CL-604,
T-17
Esk722 det.EH101 Mk512
North FlyingCe500/550/650/750,
Lj35A, PA-31, SA227

Order of Battle Denmark

Denmark - Defence Forces
Denmark - Defence Forces history

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Ålborg
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