Svolvær Airport, Helle (ENSH)
Medium airport · Svolvær, Nordland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Svolvær Airport, Helle |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENSH |
| IATA | SVJ |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°14'36" E 14°40'9" 68.24330, 14.66920 |
| Location | Svolvær, Nordland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36/18 | 3,104 ft (946 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Svolvær Airport, Helle at a glance
Svolvær Airport, Helle is a medium airport in Svolvær, Nordland, Norway, known to airline systems as SVJ. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENSH 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, 36/18, offers 3,104 ft (946 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 36 points roughly 360° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENSH 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 Svolvær Airport, Helle
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen | ENSK | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Leknes Airport | ENLK | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Harstad/Narvik Airport | ENEV | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Bodø Airport | ENBO | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Andøya Airport, Andenes | ENAN | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Svolvær Airport, Helle
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Svolvær Airport, Helle 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 Svolvær Airport, Helle
What is the ICAO code of Svolvær Airport, Helle?
The ICAO identifier of Svolvær Airport, Helle is ENSH, and its IATA code is SVJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Svolvær Airport, Helle above sea level?
Svolvær Airport, Helle sits at an elevation of 27 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 Svolvær Airport, Helle located?
The airport lies at 68.2433, 14.6692 — in Svolvær, Nordland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen, about 40 km away.
Does ENSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENSH 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 Svolvær Airport, Helle?
Svolvær Airport, Helle has one runway. The longest, 36/18, measures 3,104 ft (946 m) with a ASP surface.