Vardø Airport, Svartnes is a medium-sized airport serving Vardø, Norway. Its IATA code is VAW and its ICAO code is ENSS. The airport lies at an elevation of 42 ft (13 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 3,707 ft (1,130 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VAW
- ICAO code
- ENSS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Coordinates
- 70.3554, 31.0449
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,707 ft · 1,130 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Vardø Airport, Svartnes, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VDS Vadsø Airport | Vadsø, Norway | 56 km · 35 mi |
| BJF Båtsfjord Airport | Båtsfjord, Norway | 57 km · 35 mi |
| KKN Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen | Kirkenes, Norway | 83 km · 52 mi |
| BVG Berlevåg Airport | Berlevåg, Norway | 94 km · 58 mi |
| MEH Mehamn Airport | Mehamn, Norway | 140 km · 87 mi |
| MMK Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport | Murmansk, Russia | 187 km · 116 mi |
| IVL Ivalo Airport | Ivalo, Finland | 241 km · 150 mi |
| KVK Kirovsk-Apatity Airport | Apatity, Russia | 337 km · 209 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VAW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,545 | 1,581 | 1,374 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,641 | 1,641 | 1,426 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,804 | 1,742 | 1,514 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,236 | 2,011 | 1,747 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,254 | 3,265 | 2,837 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,456 | 3,390 | 2,946 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,696 | 3,539 | 3,075 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,312 | 3,922 | 3,408 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,965 | 4,328 | 3,761 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,377 | 4,584 | 3,983 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,162 | 5,072 | 4,407 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,236 | 5,739 | 4,987 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,311 | 5,786 | 5,028 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,732 | 6,669 | 5,795 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,001 | 7,457 | 6,480 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,650 | 9,103 | 7,910 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | VARDO INFO | 122.150 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
The IATA code of Vardø Airport, Svartnes is VAW and its ICAO code is ENSS.
Where is Vardø Airport, Svartnes located?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is in Vardø, Finnmark, Norway, at 70.3554, 31.0449.
What time zone is Vardø Airport, Svartnes in?
Vardø Airport, Svartnes uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 3,707 ft (1,130 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Vardø Airport, Svartnes?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Vadsø Airport (VDS), about 56 km (35 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.