Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (ENSK)
Medium airport · Hadsel, Nordland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENSK |
| IATA | SKN |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°34'44" E 15°2'0" 68.57883, 15.03342 |
| Location | Hadsel, Nordland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,031 ft (924 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen at a glance
Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen is a medium airport in Hadsel, Nordland, Norway, known to airline systems as SKN. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENSK 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, 08/26, offers 3,031 ft (924 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENSK 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 Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Svolvær Airport, Helle | ENSH | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Harstad/Narvik Airport | ENEV | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Leknes Airport | ENLK | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Andøya Airport, Andenes | ENAN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Bodø Airport | ENBO | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen 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 Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen
What is the ICAO code of Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen?
The ICAO identifier of Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen is ENSK, and its IATA code is SKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen above sea level?
Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen located?
The airport lies at 68.5788, 15.0334 — in Hadsel, Nordland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Svolvær Airport, Helle, about 40 km away.
Does ENSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENSK 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 Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen?
Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,031 ft (924 m) with a ASP surface.