Båtsfjord Airport — Båtsfjord, Norway
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Båtsfjord Airport (Båtsfjord) is BJF — its ICAO code is ENBS.
Distance & flight time from BJF
Båtsfjord Airport
Far above the Arctic Circle in Norway's Finnmark county, Båtsfjord Airport serves the fishing town of Båtsfjord at an elevation of 490 feet, operating one runway. This town sits on the Barents Sea coast, in one of mainland Norway's northernmost and most remote municipalities, where fishing has long anchored the local economy. Winters here bring extended stretches of polar darkness, while summer offers close to round-the-clock daylight, a rhythm typical of Arctic Norway. Scheduled flights connect Båtsfjord mainly to regional hubs such as Kirkenes and Tromsø, since overland travel across this part of Finnmark can be slow given the rugged, fjord-cut coastline.
Runways at Båtsfjord Airport (BJF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3281 ft (1000 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Båtsfjord Airport (BJF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 123.4 MHz |
Airports near Båtsfjord Airport (BJF)
- Berlevåg Airport (BVG) — 38.6 km (24.0 mi)
- Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW) — 57.1 km (35.5 mi)
- Vadsø Airport (VDS) — 59.8 km (37.2 mi)
- Mehamn Airport (MEH) — 83.2 km (51.7 mi)
- Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) — 97.5 km (60.6 mi)
- Honningsvåg Airport, Valan (HVG) — 143.0 km (88.9 mi)
- Lakselv Airport, Banak (LKL) — 186.2 km (115.7 mi)
- Hammerfest Airport (HFT) — 222.1 km (138.0 mi)
Fishing industry workers and suppliers rely on BJF for dependable winter access to Båtsfjord, since coastal roads can turn treacherous while Arctic darkness limits daylight flying hours.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Båtsfjord Airport?
The IATA code for Båtsfjord Airport is BJF.
What is the ICAO code for Båtsfjord Airport?
The ICAO code for Båtsfjord Airport is ENBS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.