Skien Airport (ENSN)
Medium airport · Geiteryggen, Telemark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Skien Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENSN |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°11'6" E 9°34'1" 59.18500, 9.56694 |
| Location | Geiteryggen, Telemark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,596 ft (1401 m) | 105 ft | ASP | Yes |
Skien Airport at a glance
Skien Airport is a medium airport in Geiteryggen, Telemark, Norway. The field elevation of 463 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENSN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,596 ft (1401 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENSN 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 Skien Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | ENTO | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Notodden Airport | ENNO | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | ENRY | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Kristiansand Airport | ENCN | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | ENGM | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skien Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 463 ft field elevation of Skien 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 Skien Airport
What is the ICAO code of Skien Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Skien Airport is ENSN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skien Airport above sea level?
Skien Airport sits at an elevation of 463 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skien Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.1850, 9.5669 — in Geiteryggen, Telemark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sandefjord Airport, Torp, about 39 km away.
Does ENSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENSN 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 Skien Airport?
Skien Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,596 ft (1401 m) with a ASP surface.