Stavanger Airport, Sola (ENZV)
Large airport · Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Airport data
| Name | Stavanger Airport, Sola |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ENZV |
| IATA | SVG |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°52'36" E 5°38'16" 58.87670, 5.63778 |
| Location | Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,035 ft (2449 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 9,369 ft (2856 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Stavanger Airport, Sola at a glance
Stavanger Airport, Sola is a large airport in Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway, known to airline systems as SVG. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ENZV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 9,369 ft (2856 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 ENZV 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 Stavanger Airport, Sola
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haugesund Airport, Karmøy | ENHD | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Stord Airport, Sørstokken | ENSO | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Bergen Airport, Flesland | ENBR | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Kristiansand Airport | ENCN | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Notodden Airport | ENNO | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stavanger Airport, Sola
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Stavanger Airport, Sola 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 Stavanger Airport, Sola
What is the ICAO code of Stavanger Airport, Sola?
The ICAO identifier of Stavanger Airport, Sola is ENZV, and its IATA code is SVG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stavanger Airport, Sola above sea level?
Stavanger Airport, Sola sits at an elevation of 29 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 Stavanger Airport, Sola located?
The airport lies at 58.8767, 5.6378 — in Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Haugesund Airport, Karmøy, about 58 km away.
Does ENZV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ENZV 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 Stavanger Airport, Sola?
Stavanger Airport, Sola has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,369 ft (2856 m) with a ASP surface.