Alta Airport — Alta, Norway
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Distance & flight time from ALF
Alta Airport
Alta Airport sits at just 9 feet above sea level, among the lowest elevations of any airport in this entire list, its single runway serving the town of Alta in Norway's Finnmark county well north of the Arctic Circle. Finnmark is Norway's largest county by area but among its least populated, and Alta functions as one of the more significant towns in this part of the Arctic. A quick flight connects the field to both Oslo and Tromsø, replacing a journey that would otherwise take a very long time by road through Arctic terrain.
Runways at Alta Airport (ALF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7165 ft (2184 m) | 147 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Alta Airport (ALF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.175 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Airports near Alta Airport (ALF)
- Lakselv Airport, Banak (LKL) — 61.7 km (38.3 mi)
- Hammerfest Airport (HFT) — 79.0 km (49.1 mi)
- Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) — 94.6 km (58.8 mi)
- Honningsvåg Airport, Valan (HVG) — 150.4 km (93.5 mi)
- Tromsø Airport (TOS) — 173.8 km (108.0 mi)
- Enontekio Airport (ENF) — 179.4 km (111.5 mi)
- Mehamn Airport (MEH) — 202.6 km (125.9 mi)
- Bardufoss Airport (BDU) — 214.0 km (133.0 mi)
Aurora borealis tourism drives a strong winter spike in bookings under the code ALF, as travelers chasing the northern lights fly into Alta specifically for its position well within the Arctic Circle, far from the light pollution of larger cities.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Alta Airport?
The IATA code for Alta Airport is ALF.
What is the ICAO code for Alta Airport?
The ICAO code for Alta Airport is ENAT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.