Bardufoss Airport (ENDU)
Medium airport · Målselv, Troms, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Bardufoss Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENDU |
| IATA | BDU |
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°3'21" E 18°32'25" 69.05580, 18.54040 |
| Location | Målselv, Troms, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,015 ft (2443 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bardufoss Airport at a glance
Bardufoss Airport is a medium airport in Målselv, Troms, Norway, known to airline systems as BDU. The field elevation of 252 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENDU 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, 10/28, offers 8,015 ft (2443 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENDU 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 Bardufoss Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tromsø Airport | ENTC | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Harstad/Narvik Airport | ENEV | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Andøya Airport, Andenes | ENAN | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Sørkjosen Airport | ENSR | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen | ENSK | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bardufoss Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 252 ft field elevation of Bardufoss 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 Bardufoss Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bardufoss Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bardufoss Airport is ENDU, and its IATA code is BDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bardufoss Airport above sea level?
Bardufoss Airport sits at an elevation of 252 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bardufoss Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.0558, 18.5404 — in Målselv, Troms, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tromsø Airport, about 71 km away.
Does ENDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENDU 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 Bardufoss Airport?
Bardufoss Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,015 ft (2443 m) with a ASP surface.