Kristiansand Airport (KRS): Codes, Runways & Location
Kristiansand Airport (IATA: KRS · ICAO: ENCN) is a large airport serving Kristiansand(Kjevik), Norway. It lies at 58.2042° N, 8.0854° E, 57 ft (17 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kristiansand Airport
Kristiansand Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kristiansand(Kjevik) in Norway. It is identified by the IATA code KRS and the ICAO code ENCN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kristiansand Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2035 m (6677 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 57 ft (17 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Thisted Airport (TED) about 132 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,035 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Kristiansand Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Kristiansand Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kristiansand Airport
Where is Kristiansand Airport located?
Kristiansand Airport is located in Kristiansand(Kjevik), Norway. Its coordinates are 58.2042° N, 8.0854° E.
What is the airport code for Kristiansand Airport?
Kristiansand Airport has an IATA code of KRS and an ICAO code of ENCN.
How long is the runway at Kristiansand Airport?
Kristiansand Airport's longest runway is about 2035 m (6677 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Kristiansand Airport have?
Kristiansand Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kristiansand Airport a major airport?
Kristiansand Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Kristiansand Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →