Alta Airport (ENAT)
Medium airport · Alta, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENAT |
| IATA | ALF |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°58'34" E 23°22'18" 69.97610, 23.37170 |
| Location | Alta, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,165 ft (2184 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alta Airport at a glance
Alta Airport is a medium airport in Alta, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as ALF. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENAT 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, 11/29, offers 7,165 ft (2184 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENAT 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 Alta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakselv Airport, Banak | ENNA | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Hammerfest Airport | ENHF | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Sørkjosen Airport | ENSR | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Honningsvåg Airport, Valan | ENHV | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Tromsø Airport | ENTC | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Alta 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 Alta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alta Airport is ENAT, and its IATA code is ALF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alta Airport above sea level?
Alta Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alta Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.9761, 23.3717 — in Alta, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lakselv Airport, Banak, about 62 km away.
Does ENAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENAT 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 Alta Airport?
Alta Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,165 ft (2184 m) with a ASP surface.