Kristiansand Airport (ENCN)
Large airport · Kristiansand(Kjevik), Agder, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Kristiansand Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENCN |
| IATA | KRS |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°12'15" E 8°5'7" 58.20420, 8.08537 |
| Location | Kristiansand(Kjevik), Agder, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,677 ft (2035 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kristiansand Airport at a glance
Kristiansand Airport is a large airport in Kristiansand(Kjevik), Agder, Norway, known to airline systems as KRS. The field elevation of 57 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENCN 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 6,677 ft (2035 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 ENCN 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 Kristiansand Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thisted Airport | EKTS | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Skien Airport | ENSN | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Sindal Airport | EKSN | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | ENZV | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Aalborg Airport | EKYT | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kristiansand Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 57 ft field elevation of Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kristiansand Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kristiansand Airport is ENCN, and its IATA code is KRS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kristiansand Airport above sea level?
Kristiansand Airport sits at an elevation of 57 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kristiansand Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.2042, 8.0854 — in Kristiansand(Kjevik), Agder, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Thisted Airport, about 132 km away.
Does ENCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENCN 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 Kristiansand Airport?
Kristiansand Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,677 ft (2035 m) with a ASP surface.