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Gateway to the fjords of western Norway.
Opened
1971
Location
Ørsta, Norway
Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (IATA: HOV, ICAO: ENOV) is a regional airport located on the island of Hovden in Ørsta municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It serves the twin municipalities of Ørsta and Volda, providing essential air links for residents and visitors to the western fjord region.
The airport is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned company responsible for managing most of Norway's airports. It operates a single short runway suited to smaller turboprop and regional aircraft. Scheduled services connect the airport primarily to Oslo, making it a vital transport hub for an otherwise geographically isolated region.
Due to its location amid mountainous terrain and coastal weather patterns, the airport can be challenging for operations. It plays an important role in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) network in Norway, ensuring connectivity for communities in less commercially viable but geographically significant areas.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect the airport to Ørsta and Volda town centres, with taxi options also available.
Airlines here
Widerøe operates scheduled services from Ørsta-Volda Airport, primarily connecting the region to Oslo Gardermoen.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is built on the island of Hovden, giving it its full name Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden.
- ›It is operated by Avinor, Norway's state airport operator.
- ›The runway length is approximately 1,065 metres, limiting it to smaller regional aircraft.
- ›It is part of Norway's PSO (Public Service Obligation) route network, subsidising essential regional connectivity.
- ›Challenging terrain and coastal weather frequently affect flight operations at the airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
