Båtsfjord Airport (ENBS)
Medium airport · Båtsfjord, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Båtsfjord Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENBS |
| IATA | BJF |
| Elevation | 490 ft (149 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°36'1" E 29°41'33" 70.60025, 29.69261 |
| Location | Båtsfjord, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Båtsfjord Airport at a glance
Båtsfjord Airport is a medium airport in Båtsfjord, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as BJF. The field elevation of 490 ft (149 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENBS 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, 03/21, offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENBS 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 Båtsfjord Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berlevåg Airport | ENBV | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Vardø Airport, Svartnes | ENSS | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Vadsø Airport | ENVD | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Mehamn Airport | ENMH | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen | ENKR | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Båtsfjord Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 490 ft field elevation of Båtsfjord 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 Båtsfjord Airport
What is the ICAO code of Båtsfjord Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Båtsfjord Airport is ENBS, and its IATA code is BJF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Båtsfjord Airport above sea level?
Båtsfjord Airport sits at an elevation of 490 feet (149 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Båtsfjord Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.6003, 29.6926 — in Båtsfjord, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Berlevåg Airport, about 39 km away.
Does ENBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENBS 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 Båtsfjord Airport?
Båtsfjord Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.