Ørland Airport (ENOL)
Medium airport · Ørland, Trøndelag, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Ørland Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENOL |
| IATA | OLA |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°41'56" E 9°36'14" 63.69890, 9.60400 |
| Location | Ørland, Trøndelag, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,755 ft (3278 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ørland Airport at a glance
Ørland Airport is a medium airport in Ørland, Trøndelag, Norway, known to airline systems as OLA. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENOL 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, 15/33, offers 10,755 ft (3278 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENOL 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 Ørland Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trondheim Airport, Værnes | ENVA | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget | ENKB | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Rørvik Airport, Ryum | ENRM | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Røros Airport | ENRO | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Molde Airport, Årø | ENML | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ørland Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Ørland 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 Ørland Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ørland Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ørland Airport is ENOL, and its IATA code is OLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ørland Airport above sea level?
Ørland Airport sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ørland Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.6989, 9.6040 — in Ørland, Trøndelag, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Trondheim Airport, Værnes, about 71 km away.
Does ENOL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENOL 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 Ørland Airport?
Ørland Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,755 ft (3278 m) with a ASP surface.