Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad (ENMS)
Medium airport · Mosjøen, Nordland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENMS |
| IATA | MJF |
| Elevation | 237 ft (72 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°47'2" E 13°12'54" 65.78400, 13.21490 |
| Location | Mosjøen, Nordland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,015 ft (919 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad at a glance
Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad is a medium airport in Mosjøen, Nordland, Norway, known to airline systems as MJF. The field elevation of 237 ft (72 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENMS 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, 16/34, offers 3,015 ft (919 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENMS 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 Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka | ENST | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy | ENBN | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll | ENRA | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Rørvik Airport, Ryum | ENRM | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Bodø Airport | ENBO | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 237 ft field elevation of Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad 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 Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad
What is the ICAO code of Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad?
The ICAO identifier of Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad is ENMS, and its IATA code is MJF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad above sea level?
Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad sits at an elevation of 237 feet (72 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad located?
The airport lies at 65.7840, 13.2149 — in Mosjøen, Nordland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka, about 39 km away.
Does ENMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENMS 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 Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad?
Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,015 ft (919 m) with a ASP surface.