Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka (ENST)
Medium airport · Alstahaug, Nordland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENST |
| IATA | SSJ |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°57'24" E 12°28'8" 65.95680, 12.46890 |
| Location | Alstahaug, Nordland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,619 ft (1408 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka at a glance
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka is a medium airport in Alstahaug, Nordland, Norway, known to airline systems as SSJ. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENST 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, 02/20, offers 4,619 ft (1408 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENST 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 Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad | ENMS | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy | ENBN | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll | ENRA | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Rørvik Airport, Ryum | ENRM | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Bodø Airport | ENBO | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka 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 Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka
What is the ICAO code of Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka?
The ICAO identifier of Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka is ENST, and its IATA code is SSJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka above sea level?
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka located?
The airport lies at 65.9568, 12.4689 — in Alstahaug, Nordland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad, about 39 km away.
Does ENST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENST 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 Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka?
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,619 ft (1408 m) with a ASP surface.