Ålesund Airport (ENAL)
Large airport · Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Ålesund Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENAL |
| IATA | AES |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°33'38" E 6°6'39" 62.56044, 6.11085 |
| Location | Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,592 ft (2314 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ålesund Airport at a glance
Ålesund Airport is a large airport in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, known to airline systems as AES. The field elevation of 69 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 7,592 ft (2314 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENAL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ålesund Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden | ENOV | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Molde Airport, Årø | ENML | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget | ENKB | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Florø Airport | ENFL | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Ørland Airport | ENOL | 216 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ålesund Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 69 ft field elevation of Ålesund Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 43 airports and airfields we list for Norway — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ålesund Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ålesund Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ålesund Airport is ENAL, and its IATA code is AES. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ålesund Airport above sea level?
Ålesund Airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ålesund Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.5604, 6.1108 — in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden, about 42 km away.
Does ENAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENAL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ålesund Airport?
Ålesund Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,592 ft (2314 m) with a ASP surface.