Medium airport · Alta, Norway
Alta Airport
Alta Airport is owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, and served 368,393 passengers in 2014, making it the busiest airport in Finnmark. Its IATA code is ALF. Its ICAO code is ENAT. It has 1 runway, longest 7,165 ft (ASP). Elevation 9 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Alta, Norway |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ALF |
| ICAO code | ENAT |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,165 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 69.9761° N, 23.3717° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Alta Airport is known for
Alta Airport is owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, and served 368,393 passengers in 2014, making it the busiest airport in Finnmark.
History
Alta Airport is owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, and served 368,393 passengers in 2014, making it the busiest airport in Finnmark. The first airport in the area was a military airfield built by the Luftwaffe in 1943, but was damaged beyond repair during World War II. The civilian airport opened on 4 May 1963.
Official website: https://avinor.no/en/airport/alta-airport/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Alta Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Stabbursdalen National Park · Norway · 26.3 miles away
- Seiland National Park · Norway · 28.5 miles away
- Reisa National Park · Norway · 63.4 miles away
- Anárjohka National Park · Norway · 85.1 miles away
- Øvre Dividal National Park · Norway · 126.2 miles away
- Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park · Finland · 131.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alta Airport?
Alta Airport is owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, and served 368,393 passengers in 2014, making it the busiest airport in Finnmark.
What is the airport code for Alta Airport?
Alta Airport — its IATA code is ALF and its ICAO code is ENAT.
Where is Alta Airport located?
Alta Airport serves Alta, Norway. Its coordinates are 69.9761° N, 23.3717° E.
What is the history of Alta Airport?
Alta Airport is owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, and served 368,393 passengers in 2014, making it the busiest airport in Finnmark. The first airport in the area was a military airfield built by the Luftwaffe in 1943, but was damaged beyond repair during World War II.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2566
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alta_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.