Sindal Airport — Sindal, Denmark
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSindal Airport in Sindal uses the IATA code CNL, with EKSN as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from CNL
Sindal Airport
Tucked into the Vendsyssel countryside of North Jutland, CNL functions today chiefly as a general aviation field, having lost the scheduled airline connections that once linked Sindal with Copenhagen decades ago. Flight training, private aircraft, and recreational flying make up the bulk of activity, and the airfield has built something of a reputation within Denmark's parachuting community as a jump site. Its location places it within easy reach of two very different coastal destinations: the ferry port of Hirtshals, which sends vessels across the Skagerrak to Norway, and the popular seaside town of Skagen at Denmark's northernmost tip, where the North Sea and Baltic waters visibly meet. Its single paved runway suits the light aircraft traffic typical of Danish regional aerodromes this size.
Runways at Sindal Airport (CNL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3934 ft (1199 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sindal Airport (CNL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.75 MHz |
| APP | AALBORG APP | 123.975 MHz |
Airports near Sindal Airport (CNL)
- Aalborg Airport (AAL) — 50.8 km (31.6 mi)
- Säve Airport (GSE) — 102.2 km (63.5 mi)
- Thisted Airport (TED) — 103.6 km (64.4 mi)
- Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) — 123.5 km (76.7 mi)
- Skive Airport (SQW) — 123.8 km (76.9 mi)
- Aarhus Airport (AAR) — 135.5 km (84.2 mi)
- Kristiansand Airport (KRS) — 148.9 km (92.5 mi)
- Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP) — 150.5 km (93.5 mi)
CNL sits within a short drive of both Hirtshals, gateway for ferries to Norway, and Skagen, Denmark's northernmost town, and the airfield is popular locally for skydiving and private flight training rather than scheduled airline service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sindal Airport?
The IATA code for Sindal Airport is CNL.
What is the ICAO code for Sindal Airport?
The ICAO code for Sindal Airport is EKSN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.