Gateway to the Arctic, serving Norway's northern capital.
Opened
1964
Location
Tromsø, Norway
Tromsø Airport (IATA: TOS, ICAO: ENTC) is the principal airport serving Tromsø, a city located well above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. It is one of the busiest airports in Norway by passenger traffic and serves as a key hub for air travel in the High North region.
The airport handles both domestic and international routes, connecting Tromsø to Oslo, Bergen, and other Norwegian cities, as well as seasonal and year-round international destinations. It plays a vital logistical role for communities throughout northern Norway, including Troms and Finnmark counties.
Located on the island of Tromsøya, the airport sits close to the city center, making ground access relatively straightforward. It is frequently used by tourists seeking the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun, and Arctic wilderness experiences.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Tromsø city center by public bus services, taxis, and airport express coaches, with the journey taking approximately 5–10 minutes by road.
Airlines here
Major carriers include SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) and Norwegian Air Shuttle, with Widerøe providing important regional connections.
Notable facts
›Tromsø Airport is located on Tromsøya island, just a few kilometers from the city center.
›It is one of the world's busiest airports located above the Arctic Circle.
›The airport regularly handles challenging winter weather conditions including heavy snow and strong Arctic winds.
›Tromsø is a popular base for Northern Lights tourism, driving significant seasonal passenger demand.
›The airport has undergone several expansions to accommodate growing passenger numbers, which exceeded 2 million annually in recent years.
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Tromsø Airport is an international airport located at Langnes, Troms, Norway, that serves the city of Tromsø, Norway. Situated on the western shore of the island of Tromsøya, it features a 2,447-meter (8,028 ft) runway aligned 18/36. Owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, Langnes handled 1,910,692 passengers, 43,219 aircraft movements and 2,758 tonnes of cargo in 2014. This makes Tromsø the fifth-busiest airport in the country and 11th busiest in the Nordic countries.