Florø Airport (ENFL)
Medium airport · Florø, Vestland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Florø Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENFL |
| IATA | FRO |
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°35'1" E 5°1'29" 61.58360, 5.02472 |
| Location | Florø, Vestland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,144 ft (1263 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Florø Airport at a glance
Florø Airport is a medium airport in Florø, Vestland, Norway, known to airline systems as FRO. The field elevation of 37 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENFL 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, 07/25, offers 4,144 ft (1263 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENFL 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 Florø Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden | ENOV | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Ålesund Airport | ENAL | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Bergen Airport, Flesland | ENBR | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Molde Airport, Årø | ENML | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Stord Airport, Sørstokken | ENSO | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Florø Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 37 ft field elevation of Florø 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 Florø Airport
What is the ICAO code of Florø Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Florø Airport is ENFL, and its IATA code is FRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Florø Airport above sea level?
Florø Airport sits at an elevation of 37 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Florø Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.5836, 5.0247 — in Florø, Vestland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden, about 86 km away.
Does ENFL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENFL 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 Florø Airport?
Florø Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,144 ft (1263 m) with a ASP surface.