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Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget

Kvernberget, Norway
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Gateway to Norway's western coast and oil industry.

Opened
1970
Location
Kristiansund, Norway
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (IATA: KSU, ICAO: ENKB) serves the city of Kristiansund on the western coast of Norway. Located on the island of Kvernberget, the airport is an important regional hub connecting Kristiansund to Oslo and other Norwegian destinations, as well as supporting the offshore oil and gas industry in the region. The airport is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned company that manages most civil airports in Norway. It handles both scheduled passenger traffic and offshore helicopter operations serving petroleum installations in the Norwegian Sea. Due to its island location and surrounding fjord landscape, the airport has relatively short runways and operates within the constraints typical of Norwegian coastal airports. It remains a vital link for residents and workers in the Møre og Romsdal county.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures for its modest regional traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect the airport to Kristiansund city center, with the journey taking approximately 15–20 minutes.
Airlines here
Widerøe and SAS are the primary carriers serving Kristiansund Airport, offering connections primarily to Oslo Gardermoen and other Norwegian cities.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is situated on the island of Kvernberget, requiring a bridge or ferry connection to the mainland.
  • ›Avinor operates the airport as part of Norway's national airport network.
  • ›Offshore helicopter operations supporting Norwegian Sea oil and gas platforms are a significant part of airport activity.
  • ›The airport is located in Møre og Romsdal county in western Norway.
  • ›Kristiansund is known as the klippfisk (dried salt cod) capital of Norway, a product historically important to the region.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

KSU → ABZBM · ER4
KSU → SVGBM · ER4
KSU → OSLSK · 736 738 73W 73H 73G
KSU → BGOWF · DH3 DH4
KSU → SVGWF · DH3
KSU → MOLWF · DH3
KSU → TRDWF · DH1 DH2
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Norway's stunning Romsdal fjords and mountain wilderness.

Kvernberget is a small locality in Møre og Romsdal county, western Norway, best known as the site of Kristiansund Airport. It sits on the Nordmøre coast and serves as a practical entry point for travelers exploring the dramatic landscapes of the surrounding region.

The area is characterized by rugged coastal scenery, nearby islands, and the charming city of Kristiansund just minutes away. Visitors use Kvernberget primarily as a transit hub before venturing into the wider region's fjords, fishing villages, and mountain trails.

While Kvernberget itself is compact, its proximity to Kristiansund and the broader Nordmøre region means travelers have easy access to rich maritime heritage, scenic drives, and outdoor adventures without venturing far.

  • •Kristiansund City Centre — historic port town with colorful wooden buildings and waterfront charm.
  • •Nordmøre Museum — local heritage collections covering coastal and fishing culture.
  • •Atlantic Ocean Road — legendary scenic drive through islets and crashing waves nearby.
  • •Grip Stave Church — medieval wooden church on a tiny offshore island accessible by ferry.
  • •Sundbåten Ferry — iconic local boat crossing connecting Kristiansund's islands since 1876.
  • •Freifjorden — scenic fjord offering kayaking, fishing, and quiet natural beauty.

Getting around: Kristiansund Airport at Kvernberget is served by Norwegian and Widerøe flights. Local buses connect the airport to Kristiansund city center efficiently, and taxis are available outside arrivals. Car rental is strongly recommended for exploring the wider region independently, as public transport between rural sights is limited. Rideshare apps have minimal presence here.

Best time: Visit between June and August for the best weather, long daylight hours, and accessible hiking and boat tours.

Local food: Try klippfisk (dried and salted cod), a Kristiansund specialty, along with fresh local seafood and traditional Norwegian fish soup at harbor-side restaurants.

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

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Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget
Encyclopaedia

Kristiansund Airport is an international airport serving the town of Kristiansund in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is situated at Kvernberget on the island of Nordlandet in Kristiansund Municipality. It is the sole scheduled airport serving the Nordmøre district within Møre og Romsdal. The airport features a 2,390-meter (7,840 ft) runway aligned 07/25. In addition to scheduled services operated by Scandinavian Airlines and Widerøe, it serves offshore helicopter traffic to the Norwegian Sea operated by CHC Helikopter Service. Kvernberget handled 314,084 passengers in 2018.

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