Medium airport · Longyearbyen, Norway
Svalbard Airport, Longyear
Svalbard Airport, Longyear is a medium airport serving Longyearbyen, Norway. Its IATA code is LYR. Its ICAO code is ENSB. It has 1 runway, longest 7,608 ft (ASP). Elevation 88 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Longyearbyen, Norway |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LYR |
| ICAO code | ENSB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,608 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 88 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 78.2461° N, 15.4656° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://avinor.no/en/airport/svalbard-airport/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Svalbard Airport, Longyear, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Nordre Isfjorden National Park · Norway · 18.5 miles away
- Nordenskiöld Land National Park · Norway · 26.3 miles away
- Van Mijenfjorden National Park · Norway · 26.3 miles away
- Sassen – Bünsow Land National Park · Norway · 26.7 miles away
- Indre Wijdefjorden National Park · Norway · 58.5 miles away
- Forlandet National Park · Norway · 64.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Svalbard Airport, Longyear?
Svalbard Airport, Longyear — its IATA code is LYR and its ICAO code is ENSB.
Where is Svalbard Airport, Longyear located?
Svalbard Airport, Longyear serves Longyearbyen, Norway. Its coordinates are 78.2461° N, 15.4656° E.
How high is Svalbard Airport, Longyear?
Svalbard Airport, Longyear sits at 88 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2593
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Airport%2C_Longyear
Page last updated 13 November 2026.