Additional information
| ICAO | ENSB |
|---|---|
| Category | 4 |
| Level | 1 |
| Name | Longyear |
| City | Svalbard |
| State | |
| Country | Norway |
| Altitude | 94 |
| airport_desc | Longyear Airport, situated in Svalbard, Norway, serves as a crucial nexus for the archipelago, facilitating both passenger travel and freight transport. Positioned at an elevation of 94 feet, it provides essential connectivity to this remote Arctic region. As the primary airport for Svalbard, it operates year-round, ensuring continuous access despite the challenging polar weather conditions. The airport plays a vital role in supporting not only commercial air traffic but also scientific expeditions, given Svalbard's prominence in Arctic research. With modern facilities, Longyear Airport remains a key infrastructure component, enabling socio-economic activities and tourism in this unique northern territory. |
