Mehamn Airport (ENMH)
Medium airport · Mehamn, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Mehamn Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENMH |
| IATA | MEH |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 71°1'47" E 27°49'36" 71.02970, 27.82670 |
| Location | Mehamn, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,887 ft (880 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mehamn Airport at a glance
Mehamn Airport is a medium airport in Mehamn, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as MEH. The field elevation of 39 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENMH 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, 17/35, offers 2,887 ft (880 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENMH 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 Mehamn Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berlevåg Airport | ENBV | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Honningsvåg Airport, Valan | ENHV | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Båtsfjord Airport | ENBS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Vadsø Airport | ENVD | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Vardø Airport, Svartnes | ENSS | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mehamn Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 39 ft field elevation of Mehamn 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 Mehamn Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mehamn Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mehamn Airport is ENMH, and its IATA code is MEH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mehamn Airport above sea level?
Mehamn Airport sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mehamn Airport located?
The airport lies at 71.0297, 27.8267 — in Mehamn, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Berlevåg Airport, about 47 km away.
Does ENMH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENMH 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 Mehamn Airport?
Mehamn Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 2,887 ft (880 m) with a ASP surface.