ZIP Code 09716 in DPO, AE

About ZIP Code 09716

APO AE 09716 provides military postal service to the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, located at Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24 in the Østerbro district. Denmark is a founding NATO member and holds sovereignty over Greenland and the Faroe Islands, making it strategically significant for Arctic security. Diplomatic relations between the United States and Denmark were established in 1801, making it one of America's oldest continuous diplomatic relationships. Mail uses PSC 73 and routes through the USPS Newark International Service Center.

The bilateral relationship centers on NATO cooperation, Arctic policy, and defense access agreements. The U.S. operates Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) in Greenland, which provides early warning radar coverage and space surveillance capabilities. Denmark participates extensively in NATO operations and has contributed forces to missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The embassy coordinates programs in defense technology, climate research, and trade.

The embassy provides consular services for U.S. citizens and processes visa applications. Denmark has a significant American expatriate community, particularly in Copenhagen's business sector. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens, contact +45 33 41 71 00 during business hours. Personnel sending mail should use the format: Name, PSC 73, APO AE 09716. Delivery times from the United States typically range from 10-14 days through the Newark gateway.