Areas and runway systems

The three runways divide the airport area, which is approximately 11.8 square kilometres, into four geographical sections:

The North Area, which contains the three passenger terminals, a railway station, a car park, a police station and other administrative functions, the Gate Gourmet catering facilities, the SAS Cargo Center and SAS's technical area, the last-mentioned with four large hangars.

The East Area, which includes cargo terminals for DHL and SAS, the Veterinary and Customs Centre, forwarding agencies and the LSG Sky Chefs catering facilities.

The South Area , in which technical bases for My Travel, Danish Air Transport and North Star are located.

The West Area contains Naviair (air traffic mangement) and Copenhagen Airport’s technical maintenance facilities.

Runways
Main system		22/04
Cross runway		12/30
Runway 22L/04R		3300 m - CAT III
Runway 22R/04L		3600 m - CAT II
Runway 12/30		2800 m - CAT I

The main runway system, with aircraft approaches and take-offs mainly taking place offshore, is used for about 98% of all flights.