Vardø Airport, Svartnes (ENSS)
Medium airport · Vardø, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Vardø Airport, Svartnes |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENSS |
| IATA | VAW |
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°21'19" E 31°2'42" 70.35540, 31.04490 |
| Location | Vardø, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,707 ft (1130 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vardø Airport, Svartnes at a glance
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is a medium airport in Vardø, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as VAW. The field elevation of 42 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENSS 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, 15/33, offers 3,707 ft (1130 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENSS 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 Vardø Airport, Svartnes
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vadsø Airport | ENVD | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Båtsfjord Airport | ENBS | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen | ENKR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Berlevåg Airport | ENBV | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Mehamn Airport | ENMH | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vardø Airport, Svartnes
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 42 ft field elevation of Vardø Airport, Svartnes 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 Vardø Airport, Svartnes
What is the ICAO code of Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
The ICAO identifier of Vardø Airport, Svartnes is ENSS, and its IATA code is VAW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vardø Airport, Svartnes above sea level?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes sits at an elevation of 42 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vardø Airport, Svartnes located?
The airport lies at 70.3554, 31.0449 — in Vardø, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vadsø Airport, about 56 km away.
Does ENSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENSS 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 Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,707 ft (1130 m) with a ASP surface.