Airport Bornholm/Ronne (EKRN) IFR

Bornholm (EKRN) is a GA-friendly airport with straightforward procedures and well-maintained facilities. Both VFR and IFR operations are supported, with ILS and RNAV approaches to both runways. There are no STARs or SIDs; departures proceed direct to the first waypoint, but noise abatement restrictions apply—see the 10-9 plate for details. ATC is described as clear and helpful, though there is no radar vectoring.

GA parking is exclusively on a large, stable grass apron. Access to and from the apron is via a dedicated GA gate equipped with a camera; pilots must present their license, ID, and payment receipt for entry/exit. All ground handling is self-service: after arrival, proceed to the self-briefing room in the terminal, call the tower using the provided phone, receive an invoice printed locally, and pay by credit or debit card at the terminal. Example: landing fee about €10; combined landing and parking for 1–2 nights typically ranges from about €10 to €20.

Fuel (100LL/Avgas) is available but payment methods are restricted: some pumps require a Shell Air card only (no cash or credit/debit cards), while others accept cash (DKK or EUR) or Statoil card at Baltic Air Services. Fuel prices are consistently described as high. Jet-A1 is available from Bornholm Air Service.

Car rental agencies (Europcar, Avis) operate on site with good opening hours; advance booking is recommended due to limited availability at peak times. Buses depart directly from the terminal to Rønne and other island destinations; taxis can be ordered via a free phone in arrivals. Walking to Rønne takes about 45–60 minutes; cycling is possible, with bikes rentable on site or nearby.

Facilities include a self-briefing room with internet access (no free WiFi), an ATM in the terminal, and maintenance services available through local companies such as Baltic Air Services and bornholm.aero. No tie-downs are provided on the grass apron; pilots should bring their own securing equipment if strong winds are forecast.

Customs/immigration procedures are minimal for intra-Schengen flights but may be required for arrivals from outside Schengen—see AIP/NOTAM for details.

Bornholm offers relaxed operations, efficient self-service processes, and easy access to local transport options, making it well-suited for non-commercial GA flights.