Hammerfest Airport (ENHF)
Medium airport · Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Hammerfest Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENHF |
| IATA | HFT |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°40'47" E 23°40'7" 70.67970, 23.66860 |
| Location | Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,061 ft (933 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Hammerfest Airport at a glance
Hammerfest Airport is a medium airport in Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as HFT. The field elevation of 266 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENHF 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, 04/22, offers 3,061 ft (933 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENHF 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 Hammerfest Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Airport | ENAT | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Lakselv Airport, Banak | ENNA | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Honningsvåg Airport, Valan | ENHV | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Sørkjosen Airport | ENSR | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Mehamn Airport | ENMH | 157 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hammerfest Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 266 ft field elevation of Hammerfest 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 Hammerfest Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hammerfest Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hammerfest Airport is ENHF, and its IATA code is HFT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hammerfest Airport above sea level?
Hammerfest Airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hammerfest Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.6797, 23.6686 — in Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alta Airport, about 79 km away.
Does ENHF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENHF 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 Hammerfest Airport?
Hammerfest Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,061 ft (933 m) with a ASP surface.