Small airport · Røst, Norway
Røst Airport
The airport is located on the northern edge of the main island of Røstlandet, just north of the main village of Røstlandet. Its IATA code is RET. Its ICAO code is ENRS. It has 1 runway, longest 3,386 ft (ASPH). Elevation 7 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Røst, Norway |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RET |
| ICAO code | ENRS |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,386 ft (ASPH) |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 67.5265° N, 12.1016° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Røst Airport is known for
The airport is located on the northern edge of the main island of Røstlandet, just north of the main village of Røstlandet.
History
Røst was first served using seaplanes from the 1960s, and then by helicopters from 1970. Røst Airport opened on 1 June 1986, initially with Widerøe operating de Havilland Canada Twin Otters. From 2000 to 2001 the service was operated by Guard Air, and from 2003 to 2008 by Kato Air; otherwise Widerøe has flown the route.
Official website: https://avinor.no/en/airport/rost-airport/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Røst Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lofotodden National Park · Norway · 41.6 miles away
- Láhko National Park · Norway · 74.2 miles away
- Sjunkhatten National Park · Norway · 78.7 miles away
- Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park · Norway · 85.1 miles away
- Rago National Park · Norway · 102.9 miles away
- Junkerdal National Park · Norway · 108.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Røst Airport?
The airport is located on the northern edge of the main island of Røstlandet, just north of the main village of Røstlandet.
What is the airport code for Røst Airport?
Røst Airport — its IATA code is RET and its ICAO code is ENRS.
Where is Røst Airport located?
Røst Airport serves Røst, Norway. Its coordinates are 67.5265° N, 12.1016° E.
What is the history of Røst Airport?
Røst was first served using seaplanes from the 1960s, and then by helicopters from 1970. Røst Airport opened on 1 June 1986, initially with Widerøe operating de Havilland Canada Twin Otters.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#29279
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%B8st_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.