Karup is a civil airfield that shares a runway with an air force base, and that sets the rules. Private jet charter at Midtjylland Airport (Karup) is possible for business jets, with a 2,929 metre runway, but every civil flight needs prior permission, there is no weekend service, and the runways are available in daylight only.
The airport office and flight information are open on weekdays.
Charter-A arranges the permission and will confirm the details at booking. Herning is about 33 minutes away by car, and the airport office handles civil aircraft and passengers.
Flying privately to Karup
The airport office and flight information are open Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 18:00 local and are closed at weekends. Every civil flight needs prior permission, and runways are available in daylight only. Customs and immigration follow airport hours.
Civil aircraft and passengers are handled by the Karup airport office, and general aviation passengers must wait for a marshaller before leaving the aircraft. The runway, 09L/27R, is 2,929 metres by 45, asphalt, and takes business jets and airliners. The field is shared with an air force base.
Midtjylland Airport (Karup) airport guide
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Download the PDF (383 KB)Midtjylland Airport (Karup) at a glance
| Location | N.O. Hansensvej 4, Karup J, 7470 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EKKA · IATA KRP |
| Region | Central Denmark Region (Jutland), Denmark |
| Nearest city | Herning — About 33 min by car to Herning (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic) |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 06:00–18:00 local; closed at weekends. Prior permission required for all flights. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – during airport hours |
| Runway | 09L/27R – 2,929 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets and airliners (runway 2,929 m) |
| Handling / FBO | Karup Airport Office |
| Private terminal | Civil aircraft and passengers are handled by the Karup airport office; general aviation passengers must wait for a marshaller before leaving the aircraft. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | krp.dk |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim.naviair.dk, krp.dk, router.project-osrm.org, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Herning
Karup serves the middle of Jutland, and Herning, about 18 kilometres away, is the nearest city of size. It is about 33 minutes by car to Herning, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic. The surrounding area is largely heath, farmland and lakes, and Herning is a business and trade-fair town.
Private jet flight times to Karup
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 435 nm · 800 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 430 nm · 800 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 415 nm · 770 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 500 nm · 930 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Geneva | 615 nm · 1,140 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
| Nice | 760 nm · 1,410 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Karup is a sector of about 430 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Karup: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Karup Airport?
Yes, with prior permission. The runway is 2,929 metres by 45 and takes business jets. The airfield is shared with an air force base, so all civil flights need permission.
Is Karup Airport open at weekends?
No. There is no weekend service. The airport office and flight information are open Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 18:00 local, and runways are available in daylight only.
Does Karup Airport have customs?
Yes, customs and immigration follow airport hours, which run Monday to Friday only. Charter-A confirms the arrangements for your flight at booking, along with the prior permission every civil flight needs.
How far is Karup Airport from Herning?
About 33 minutes by car to Herning, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic. The airport is about 18 km from the town.
How long is the flight from London to Karup by private jet?
About 1 hr 30 min in a light jet and 1 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 435 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Midtjylland Airport (Karup) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Midtjylland Airport (Karup) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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