Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (ENHD)
Medium airport · Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Haugesund Airport, Karmøy |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENHD |
| IATA | HAU |
| Elevation | 86 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°20'43" E 5°12'30" 59.34530, 5.20836 |
| Location | Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,957 ft (2120 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy at a glance
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy is a medium airport in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway, known to airline systems as HAU. The field elevation of 86 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENHD 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, 13/31, offers 6,957 ft (2120 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENHD 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 Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
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 | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | ENZV | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Bergen Airport, Flesland | ENBR | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Kristiansand Airport | ENCN | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Notodden Airport | ENNO | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 86 ft field elevation of Haugesund Airport, Karmøy 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 Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
What is the ICAO code of Haugesund Airport, Karmøy?
The ICAO identifier of Haugesund Airport, Karmøy is ENHD, and its IATA code is HAU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Haugesund Airport, Karmøy above sea level?
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy sits at an elevation of 86 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Haugesund Airport, Karmøy located?
The airport lies at 59.3453, 5.2084 — in Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stord Airport, Sørstokken, about 50 km away.
Does ENHD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENHD 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 Haugesund Airport, Karmøy?
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,957 ft (2120 m) with a ASP surface.