Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW): Codes, Runways & Location
Vardø Airport, Svartnes (IATA: VAW · ICAO: ENSS) is a medium-sized airport serving Vardø, Norway. It lies at 70.3554° N, 31.0449° E, 42 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vardø Airport, Svartnes
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vardø in Norway. It is identified by the IATA code VAW and the ICAO code ENSS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vardø Airport, Svartnes has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1130 m (3707 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, 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 42 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Vadsø Airport (VDS) about 56 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 ≈ 1,130 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vardø Airport, Svartnes
Where is Vardø Airport, Svartnes located?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is located in Vardø, Norway. Its coordinates are 70.3554° N, 31.0449° E.
What is the airport code for Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes has an IATA code of VAW and an ICAO code of ENSS.
How long is the runway at Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes's longest runway is about 1130 m (3707 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Vardø Airport, Svartnes have?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vardø Airport, Svartnes a major airport?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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