Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport Longyear Airport (ENSB / LYR)
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ENSB airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- ENSB
- IATA code
- LYR
- City
- Longyearbyen
- Region
- Svalbard
- Country
- Norway
- Elevation
- 88 ft (27 m)
- Time zone
- Arctic/Longyearbyen (UTC+1)
- Coordinates
- 78.2461° N, 15.4656° E
- Empty legs from
- 1
- Empty legs to
- 1
Weather & airport info ENSB
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 21:20 UTC- Wind
- 3 kt (6 km/h) from southwest (230°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Weather
- Light rain showers
- Clouds
- few clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 2,500 ft
- Temperature
- 1 °C (dew point -1 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 984 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR ENSB 032120Z 23003KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 BKN025 01/M01 Q0984 RMK WIND 1400FT 05004KT
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 19:00–06:00 UTCbecoming12 kt (22 km/h) from southwest (220°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 600 ft, broken clouds at 2,000 ft
- 03 Nov, 18:00–00:00 UTCtemporarily, 40 % probabilityvisibility 3 km · Light snow, light rain · sky obscured, vertical visibility 120000 ft
- 04 Nov, 00:00–12:00 UTCtemporarily5 kt (9 km/h) from variable directions
- 04 Nov, 06:00–18:00 UTCbecoming12 kt (22 km/h) from north-northeast (20°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 600 ft, broken clouds at 2,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF ENSB 031700Z 0318/0418 14009KT 9999 FEW006 BKN020 TEMPO 0318/0320 13020KT BECMG 0319/0322 22012KT PROB40 TEMPO 0318/0324 3000 -SNRA VV012 TEMPO 0400/0412 VRB05KT BECMG 0406/0409 02012KT
Airport
- Elevation
- 88 ft (27 m)
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,319 m (7,608 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Flight information: 118.1
- Flight information: 884
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map ENSB
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
Avinor AIP Norge →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for ENSB
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for ENSB.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- LufttransportTurboprop, Helicopter
Empty legs from ENSB
1 departures available
ENSB · Svalbard Airport
EGLF · Farnborough Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to ENSB
1 arrivals available
LOWK · Klagenfurt Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Longyearbyen Airport
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About the airport
Svalbard Airport Longyear (LYR/ENSB) is the key private jet gateway for Longyearbyen. PrivJet gives you instant access to charter flights and empty legs: fast, discreet and globally connected.
ENSB airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Longyearbyen airport (ENSB) today?
We currently have no valid NOTAMs for Longyearbyen (ENSB). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Longyearbyen airport (ENSB)?
According to the latest weather report for ENSB (METAR, 03 Nov, 21:20 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from southwest (230°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 1 °C (dew point -1 °C). Light rain showers. For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Longyearbyen airport (ENSB)?
Longyearbyen (ENSB) has one runway: runway 09/27 with 2,319 m (7,608 ft), asphalt.
What are the airport codes of Svalbard Airport Longyear?
The ICAO code is ENSB and the IATA code is LYR. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of ENSB airport?
Svalbard Airport Longyear sits at 88 ft (27 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Arctic/Longyearbyen.
Can I fly to ENSB by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Svalbard Airport Longyear depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to ENSB?
There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Svalbard Airport Longyear. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.