Medium airport · Hammerfest, Norway
Hammerfest Airport
It is operated by the state-owned Avinor and handled 145,396 passengers in 2014, making it the third-busiest regional airport in the country. Its IATA code is HFT. Its ICAO code is ENHF. It has 1 runway, longest 3,061 ft (ASP). Elevation 266 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Hammerfest, Norway |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HFT |
| ICAO code | ENHF |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,061 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 266 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 70.6797° N, 23.6686° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Hammerfest Airport is known for
It is operated by the state-owned Avinor and handled 145,396 passengers in 2014, making it the third-busiest regional airport in the country.
History
It is operated by the state-owned Avinor and handled 145,396 passengers in 2014, making it the third-busiest regional airport in the country. Hammerfest was served from 1935 by scheduled seaplanes at a water aerodrome at Rypefjord. Services were interrupted by World War II, but resumed in 1945, lasting until the 1963 opening of Alta Airport.
Official website: https://avinor.no/en/airport/hammerfest-airport/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hammerfest Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Seiland National Park · Norway · 23.5 miles away
- Stabbursdalen National Park · Norway · 51.7 miles away
- Reisa National Park · Norway · 109.9 miles away
- Anárjohka National Park · Norway · 130.0 miles away
- Varangerhalvøya National Park · Norway · 139.5 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hammerfest Airport?
It is operated by the state-owned Avinor and handled 145,396 passengers in 2014, making it the third-busiest regional airport in the country.
What is the airport code for Hammerfest Airport?
Hammerfest Airport — its IATA code is HFT and its ICAO code is ENHF.
Where is Hammerfest Airport located?
Hammerfest Airport serves Hammerfest, Norway. Its coordinates are 70.6797° N, 23.6686° E.
What is the history of Hammerfest Airport?
It is operated by the state-owned Avinor and handled 145,396 passengers in 2014, making it the third-busiest regional airport in the country. Hammerfest was served from 1935 by scheduled seaplanes at a water aerodrome at Rypefjord.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#28115
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammerfest_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.