Tromsø Airport (ENTC)
Large airport · Tromsø, Troms, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Tromsø Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENTC |
| IATA | TOS |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°40'60" E 18°55'8" 69.68330, 18.91890 |
| Location | Tromsø, Troms, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,041 ft (2451 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tromsø Airport at a glance
Tromsø Airport is a large airport in Tromsø, Troms, Norway, known to airline systems as TOS. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENTC 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, 18/36, offers 8,041 ft (2451 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENTC 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 Tromsø Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bardufoss Airport | ENDU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Sørkjosen Airport | ENSR | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Andøya Airport, Andenes | ENAN | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Harstad/Narvik Airport | ENEV | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Alta Airport | ENAT | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tromsø Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Tromsø 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 Tromsø Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tromsø Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tromsø Airport is ENTC, and its IATA code is TOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tromsø Airport above sea level?
Tromsø Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tromsø Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.6833, 18.9189 — in Tromsø, Troms, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bardufoss Airport, about 71 km away.
Does ENTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENTC 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 Tromsø Airport?
Tromsø Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,041 ft (2451 m) with a ASP surface.