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Hammerfest Airport

Hammerfest, Norway
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Gateway to Norway's Arctic coast and one of the world's northernmost airports.

Opened
1961
Location
Hammerfest, Norway
Hammerfest Airport (IATA: HFT, ICAO: ENHF) is a regional airport serving Hammerfest, a city in Finnmark county in northern Norway. Located above the Arctic Circle, it is one of the northernmost commercial airports in the world and plays a vital role in connecting this remote community to the rest of Norway. The airport is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned company responsible for managing most of Norway's civil airports. It handles scheduled domestic flights, primarily connecting Hammerfest to other Norwegian cities. The airport supports both the local population and the energy industry, as Hammerfest is home to Snøhvit, one of Europe's first offshore LNG facilities. Due to its Arctic location, the airport faces challenging weather conditions including strong winds, snow, and polar nights in winter. Despite these challenges, it maintains reliable operations critical to the region's connectivity.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 5 kilometres from Hammerfest city centre, accessible by taxi and local bus services.
Airlines here
Widerøe operates scheduled services from Hammerfest Airport, connecting it to destinations within Norway.
Notable facts
  • ›Hammerfest Airport is situated above the Arctic Circle, making it one of the world's northernmost commercial airports.
  • ›The airport is operated by Avinor, Norway's state-owned airport operator.
  • ›It serves as a key transport link for the Snøhvit LNG energy project workers and personnel.
  • ›The runway is approximately 1,020 metres long, limiting operations to smaller regional aircraft.
  • ›Hammerfest experiences polar night in winter and midnight sun in summer, affecting flight operations.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Widerøe
WF

Routes

HFT → ALFWF · DH1 DH2
HFT → MEHWF · DH1
HFT → TOSWF · DH2 DH1
HFT → HAAWF · DH2 DH1
HFT → HVGWF · DH1 DH2
HFT → BVGWF · DH2 DH1
HFT → SOJWF · DH2
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City & Place Guide

The world's northernmost town, where Arctic wonders await.

Hammerfest sits on the island of Kvaløya in Finnmark, Norway, and holds the distinction of being one of the northernmost towns on Earth. Despite its remote location, it offers a surprisingly lively small-town atmosphere shaped by centuries of Arctic life, whaling history, and resilient rebuilding after World War II destruction.

The town is renowned for its dramatic natural phenomena, including the midnight sun from mid-May to late July and the northern lights from autumn through early spring. Its compact size makes it easy to explore on foot, and the surrounding fjords and mountains provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor adventure.

  • •Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society — iconic Arctic institution with museum exhibits on local history.
  • •Salen Hill — short hike rewarded with panoramic views over the town and fjords.
  • •Hammerfest Church — distinctive modern architecture rebuilt after wartime destruction.
  • •Reconstruction Museum (Gjenreisningsmuseet) — moving story of post-WWII rebuilding of Finnmark.
  • •Meridian Column — historic 19th-century geodetic survey monument on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
  • •Arctic wildlife boat tours — spot eagles, seabirds, and marine life in surrounding waters.

Getting around: Hammerfest is served by the Hurtigruten coastal ferry and has a small airport with connections to Tromsø and Alta. Local bus routes cover the town and nearby areas, and taxis are available though relatively expensive. The town center is compact and very walkable; there is no rail service this far north and no rideshare apps operate locally.

Best time: Visit June through July for the midnight sun experience, or September through March for the best chances of seeing the northern lights.

Local food: Try traditional Norwegian Arctic dishes such as king crab, fresh cod, reindeer stew, and locally sourced cloudberries served at the town's waterfront restaurants.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Hammerfest Airport
Encyclopaedia

Hammerfest Airport is a regional airport at Prærien just outside the town of Hammerfest in Hammerfest Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. It is operated by the state-owned Avinor and handled 145,396 passengers in 2014, making it the third-busiest regional airport in the country. The airport has a 880-meter (2,890 ft) runway aligned 05/23. Services are provided by Widerøe using the Dash 8-100. Up to eight daily flights are provided to Tromsø and public service obligation flights are flown eastwards to other airports in Finnmark. The airport is the base for offshore helicopter services operated by Bristow Norway and CHC Helikopter Service. An estimated 40,000 people from Hammerfest Airport's catchment area annually use Alta Airport for flights to Oslo.

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