Lakselv Airport, Banak (ENNA)
Medium airport · Lakselv, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Lakselv Airport, Banak |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENNA |
| IATA | LKL |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°4'8" E 24°58'25" 70.06880, 24.97350 |
| Location | Lakselv, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,147 ft (2788 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lakselv Airport, Banak at a glance
Lakselv Airport, Banak is a medium airport in Lakselv, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as LKL. The field elevation of 25 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENNA 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 9,147 ft (2788 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 ENNA 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 Lakselv Airport, Banak
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Airport | ENAT | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Hammerfest Airport | ENHF | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Honningsvåg Airport, Valan | ENHV | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Mehamn Airport | ENMH | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Sørkjosen Airport | ENSR | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lakselv Airport, Banak
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 25 ft field elevation of Lakselv Airport, Banak 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 Lakselv Airport, Banak
What is the ICAO code of Lakselv Airport, Banak?
The ICAO identifier of Lakselv Airport, Banak is ENNA, and its IATA code is LKL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lakselv Airport, Banak above sea level?
Lakselv Airport, Banak sits at an elevation of 25 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lakselv Airport, Banak located?
The airport lies at 70.0688, 24.9735 — in Lakselv, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alta Airport, about 62 km away.
Does ENNA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENNA 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 Lakselv Airport, Banak?
Lakselv Airport, Banak has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,147 ft (2788 m) with a ASP surface.