Honningsvåg Airport, Valan (ENHV)
Medium airport · Honningsvåg, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Honningsvåg Airport, Valan |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENHV |
| IATA | HVG |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 71°0'35" E 25°59'1" 71.00970, 25.98360 |
| Location | Honningsvåg, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,887 ft (880 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Honningsvåg Airport, Valan at a glance
Honningsvåg Airport, Valan is a medium airport in Honningsvåg, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as HVG. The field elevation of 44 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENHV 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, 08/26, offers 2,887 ft (880 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENHV 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 Honningsvåg Airport, Valan
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mehamn Airport | ENMH | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Hammerfest Airport | ENHF | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Lakselv Airport, Banak | ENNA | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Berlevåg Airport | ENBV | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Båtsfjord Airport | ENBS | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Honningsvåg Airport, Valan
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 44 ft field elevation of Honningsvåg Airport, Valan 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 Honningsvåg Airport, Valan
What is the ICAO code of Honningsvåg Airport, Valan?
The ICAO identifier of Honningsvåg Airport, Valan is ENHV, and its IATA code is HVG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Honningsvåg Airport, Valan above sea level?
Honningsvåg Airport, Valan sits at an elevation of 44 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Honningsvåg Airport, Valan located?
The airport lies at 71.0097, 25.9836 — in Honningsvåg, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mehamn Airport, about 67 km away.
Does ENHV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENHV 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 Honningsvåg Airport, Valan?
Honningsvåg Airport, Valan has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 2,887 ft (880 m) with a ASP surface.