Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (ENKR)
Medium airport · Kirkenes, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENKR |
| IATA | KKN |
| Elevation | 283 ft (86 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°43'33" E 29°53'29" 69.72580, 29.89130 |
| Location | Kirkenes, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,939 ft (2115 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen at a glance
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is a medium airport in Kirkenes, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as KKN. The field elevation of 283 ft (86 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENKR 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, 05/23, offers 6,939 ft (2115 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENKR 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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vadsø Airport | ENVD | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Vardø Airport, Svartnes | ENSS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Båtsfjord Airport | ENBS | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Berlevåg Airport | ENBV | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport | ULMM | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 283 ft field elevation of Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen 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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
What is the ICAO code of Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen?
The ICAO identifier of Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is ENKR, and its IATA code is KKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen above sea level?
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen sits at an elevation of 283 feet (86 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen located?
The airport lies at 69.7258, 29.8913 — in Kirkenes, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vadsø Airport, about 38 km away.
Does ENKR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENKR 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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen?
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,939 ft (2115 m) with a ASP surface.