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Alta Airport

Alta, Norway

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Alta Airport

Alta, Norway
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Norway's Arctic gateway serving Alta and Finnmark region.

Opened
1973
Location
Alta, Norway
Alta Airport (IATA: ALF, ICAO: ENAT) is a regional airport located near the city of Alta in Finnmark county, northern Norway. Situated well above the Arctic Circle, it serves as an important transport hub for one of Norway's northernmost and largest municipalities. The airport handles both domestic routes connecting Alta to Oslo and other Norwegian cities, as well as some charter and international traffic, particularly during winter tourism season when visitors come to experience the Northern Lights and outdoor activities. Operated by Avinor, Norway's state-owned airport operator, Alta Airport plays a vital role in connecting the remote Finnmark region to the rest of Norway, where air travel is often the most practical mode of transportation given the vast distances and challenging terrain.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal serving all domestic and limited international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Alta city centre by bus and taxi services, located approximately 4 kilometres from the town.
Airlines here
SAS and Widerøe are the primary carriers operating scheduled services at Alta Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Alta Airport is located above the Arctic Circle at approximately 69°N latitude.
  • ›Operated by Avinor, Norway's state-owned airport management company.
  • ›Alta is one of Norway's largest municipalities by area, making air travel essential for the region.
  • ›The airport sees increased traffic during winter due to Northern Lights tourism.
  • ›Alta is known as the 'City of the Northern Lights,' boosting seasonal air passenger demand.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

ALF → OSLDY · 733
ALF → TOSDY · 733
ALF → OSLSK · 73G 73W 736
ALF → TOSSK · 73G 73W
ALF → HFTWF · DH2
ALF → KKNWF · DH1
ALF → LKLWF · DH3 DH1
ALF → SOJWF · DH1 DH2
ALF → TOSWF · DH1 DH3 DH2
ALF → VDSWF · DH2 DH1
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Alta Airport
Encyclopaedia

Alta Airport is an international airport in the city of Alta in Alta Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The airport is located at Elvebakken, 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) east of the city center. It has a single, 2,253-meter (7,392 ft) runway numbered 11/29, which lies on the southern shore of the Altafjord. Alta Airport is owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, and served 368,393 passengers in 2014, making it the busiest airport in Finnmark.

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