Leknes Airport (ENLK)
Medium airport · Leknes, Nordland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Leknes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENLK |
| IATA | LKN |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°9'9" E 13°36'34" 68.15250, 13.60940 |
| Location | Leknes, Nordland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,881 ft (878 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Leknes Airport at a glance
Leknes Airport is a medium airport in Leknes, Nordland, Norway, known to airline systems as LKN. The field elevation of 78 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENLK 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, 03/21, offers 2,881 ft (878 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENLK 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 Leknes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Svolvær Airport, Helle | ENSH | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen | ENSK | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Bodø Airport | ENBO | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Harstad/Narvik Airport | ENEV | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Andøya Airport, Andenes | ENAN | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Leknes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 78 ft field elevation of Leknes 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 Leknes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Leknes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Leknes Airport is ENLK, and its IATA code is LKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Leknes Airport above sea level?
Leknes Airport sits at an elevation of 78 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Leknes Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.1525, 13.6094 — in Leknes, Nordland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Svolvær Airport, Helle, about 45 km away.
Does ENLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENLK 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 Leknes Airport?
Leknes Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 2,881 ft (878 m) with a ASP surface.