Regional airport · Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard/Longyear
- Elevation
- 88 ft
- Coordinates
- 78°15′N 15°28′E
- Local time
- Arctic/Longyearbyen
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Field information
ENSB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Svalbard/Longyear (ENSB/LYR) has one runway, 09/27, 7,608 ft (2,319 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at ENSB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Arctic/Longyearbyen
Country
Norway
NO
Municipality
Longyearbyen
Elevation
88 ft
Position
78.2461, 15.4656
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
C
Special crew qualification required
Runways · ENSB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,608 ft (2,319 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at ENSB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Svalbard/Longyear (ENSB / LYR) in Svalbard, Norway, through one 24/7 OCC desk. ENSB is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at ENSB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Norway
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Norway. Applicable permit lead times for Norway are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Norway are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at ENSB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at ENSB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at ENSB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at ENSB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to ENSB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for ENSB: 78° 14′ 46″ N 15° 27′ 56″ E; elevation 88 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Svalbard
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Svalbard. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at ENSB.
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Cargo Operations at ENSB
Support for freighter operations into ENSB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where ENSB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into ENSB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Svalbard/Longyear — one desk for the whole trip.