Røros Airport (ENRO)
Medium airport · Røros, Trøndelag, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Røros Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENRO |
| IATA | RRS |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°34'42" E 11°20'32" 62.57840, 11.34230 |
| Location | Røros, Trøndelag, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,643 ft (1720 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Røros Airport at a glance
Røros Airport is a medium airport in Røros, Trøndelag, Norway, known to airline systems as RRS. The field elevation of 2,054 ft (626 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENRO 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, 13/31, offers 5,643 ft (1720 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENRO 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 Røros 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 | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ørland Airport | ENOL | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Åre Östersund Airport | ESNZ | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Scandinavian Mountains Airport | ESKS | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget | ENKB | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Røros Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,054 ft field elevation of Røros 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 Røros Airport
What is the ICAO code of Røros Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Røros Airport is ENRO, and its IATA code is RRS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Røros Airport above sea level?
Røros Airport sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet (626 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Røros Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.5784, 11.3423 — in Røros, Trøndelag, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Trondheim Airport, Værnes, about 100 km away.
Does ENRO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENRO 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 Røros Airport?
Røros Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,643 ft (1720 m) with a ASP surface.