Airfield Status
Svolvær Airport Helle (Lofoten) is a small airfield in Nordland (Lofoten Islands), Norway for turboprops and air taxis. The longest runway is 18/36 – 949 m × 30 m asphalt. From Svolvær (Lofoten): About 4 km east of Svolvær.
- Runway
- 18/36 – 949 m × 30 m asphalt
- Customs & immigration
- No – customs not provided; domestic/Schengen only
- Business jets
- No. Very short runway; turboprops and light aircraft only
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 06:35–21:10, Sat 10:55–18:50, Sun 10:55–21:10 local (air traffic service).
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +47 67 03 39 35
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Svolvær Lufthavn, Svolvær, 8301. The nearest major city is Svolvær (Lofoten), About 4 km east of Svolvær.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Svolvær | 10 min | 4 mi · 6 km |
| Leknes | 1 hr 20 min | 45 mi · 73 km |
| Harstad | 2 hr 45 min | 103 mi · 166 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Operational Notes
Very short runway: wingspan above 26 m is not accepted. Only small turboprops, light aircraft and helicopters are suitable.
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