Vadsø Airport (ENVD)
Medium airport · Vadsø, Finnmark, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Vadsø Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENVD |
| IATA | VDS |
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°3'55" E 29°50'41" 70.06530, 29.84470 |
| Location | Vadsø, Finnmark, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,278 ft (999 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vadsø Airport at a glance
Vadsø Airport is a medium airport in Vadsø, Finnmark, Norway, known to airline systems as VDS. The field elevation of 127 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENVD 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, 07/25, offers 3,278 ft (999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ENVD 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 Vadsø Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen | ENKR | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Vardø Airport, Svartnes | ENSS | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Båtsfjord Airport | ENBS | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Berlevåg Airport | ENBV | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Mehamn Airport | ENMH | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vadsø Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 127 ft field elevation of Vadsø 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 Vadsø Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vadsø Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vadsø Airport is ENVD, and its IATA code is VDS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vadsø Airport above sea level?
Vadsø Airport sits at an elevation of 127 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vadsø Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.0653, 29.8447 — in Vadsø, Finnmark, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen, about 38 km away.
Does ENVD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENVD 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 Vadsø Airport?
Vadsø Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,278 ft (999 m) with a ASP surface.