Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (ENOV)
Medium airport · Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENOV |
| IATA | HOV |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°10'48" E 6°4'27" 62.18000, 6.07410 |
| Location | Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,510 ft (1070 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden at a glance
Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden is a medium airport in Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, known to airline systems as HOV. The field elevation of 243 ft (74 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENOV 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, 06/24, offers 3,510 ft (1070 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENOV 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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ålesund Airport | ENAL | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Florø Airport | ENFL | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Molde Airport, Årø | ENML | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget | ENKB | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Bergen Airport, Flesland | ENBR | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 243 ft field elevation of Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden 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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden
What is the ICAO code of Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden?
The ICAO identifier of Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden is ENOV, and its IATA code is HOV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden above sea level?
Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden located?
The airport lies at 62.1800, 6.0741 — in Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ålesund Airport, about 42 km away.
Does ENOV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENOV 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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden?
Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,510 ft (1070 m) with a ASP surface.