Bergen Airport, Flesland (ENBR)
Large airport · Bergen, Vestland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Bergen Airport, Flesland |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENBR |
| IATA | BGO |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°17'36" E 5°13'5" 60.29340, 5.21814 |
| Location | Bergen, Vestland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,810 ft (2990 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bergen Airport, Flesland at a glance
Bergen Airport, Flesland is a large airport in Bergen, Vestland, Norway, known to airline systems as BGO. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENBR 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, 17/35, offers 9,810 ft (2990 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENBR 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 Bergen Airport, Flesland
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stord Airport, Sørstokken | ENSO | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Haugesund Airport, Karmøy | ENHD | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Florø Airport | ENFL | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | ENZV | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden | ENOV | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bergen Airport, Flesland
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Bergen Airport, Flesland 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 Bergen Airport, Flesland
What is the ICAO code of Bergen Airport, Flesland?
The ICAO identifier of Bergen Airport, Flesland is ENBR, and its IATA code is BGO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bergen Airport, Flesland above sea level?
Bergen Airport, Flesland sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bergen Airport, Flesland located?
The airport lies at 60.2934, 5.2181 — in Bergen, Vestland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stord Airport, Sørstokken, about 56 km away.
Does ENBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENBR 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 Bergen Airport, Flesland?
Bergen Airport, Flesland has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,810 ft (2990 m) with a ASP surface.