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Sørkjosen Airport

Sørkjosen, Norway
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Remote Arctic gateway serving the Lyngen fjord region of Norway.

Opened
1979
Location
Sørkjosen, Norway
Sørkjosen Airport is a small regional airport located in Nordreisa municipality in Troms county, northern Norway. It serves as an important air link for communities in the surrounding fjord and mountain regions, where road travel can be lengthy and difficult, particularly in winter. The airport operates as part of Norway's network of short-takeoff-and-landing (STOL) regional airports, designed to connect remote Arctic communities to larger hubs. Widerøe, Norway's regional carrier, provides scheduled services connecting Sørkjosen to Tromsø and other regional points. Given its location above the Arctic Circle, the airport experiences polar night in winter and midnight sun in summer. It plays a vital role in ensuring year-round connectivity for local residents who depend on air travel for access to healthcare, commerce, and travel.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of remote Norwegian regional airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the surrounding area relies primarily on local bus services and private vehicles, as the airport is situated near the E6 highway.
Airlines here
Widerøe is the primary airline serving Sørkjosen Airport, operating regional turboprop services.
Notable facts
  • ›Located above the Arctic Circle in Troms county, Norway.
  • ›Serves Nordreisa municipality and the broader Lyngen fjord region.
  • ›Operates as a STOL airport suited to short runway regional operations.
  • ›Experiences polar night in winter and midnight sun in summer.
  • ›Widerøe turboprop aircraft are the typical aircraft type serving the airport.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Widerøe
WF

Routes

SOJ → HFTWF · DH1 DH2
SOJ → TOSWF · DH1 DH2
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City & Place Guide

Remote Arctic village where fjords, peaks, and northern lights converge.

Sørkjosen is a small village in Nordreisa municipality, Troms county, northern Norway, sitting at the mouth of the Reisaelva river where it meets the Reisafjord. Despite its modest size, it serves as the administrative and transport hub for the surrounding region, offering visitors a genuine taste of Arctic Norwegian life far from tourist crowds.

The landscape here is dramatic year-round: towering peaks rise steeply from the fjord, salmon-rich rivers carve through ancient valleys, and the light shifts from endless midnight sun in summer to the inky darkness that invites spectacular northern lights displays in winter. Outdoor adventure and raw natural scenery are the primary draws.

  • •Reisa National Park — vast wilderness of canyons, waterfalls, and prime salmon fishing.
  • •Mollisfossen — one of Norway's tallest waterfalls, accessible via scenic hiking trails.
  • •Reisafjord — kayak or boat along the calm fjord for stunning mountain reflections.
  • •Northern Lights viewing — exceptional aurora borealis displays from autumn through early spring.
  • •Midnight Sun — experience continuous daylight from late May through mid-July.
  • •Sørkjosen Airport area — small local airport offering aerial views of the surrounding fjord landscape.

Getting around: Sørkjosen has no rail service; the main options are local and regional buses operated by Troms Fylkestrafikk connecting the village to Tromsø and nearby towns, rental cars (strongly recommended for exploring Reisa National Park and remote areas), and occasional taxis. Rideshare apps are not reliably available here, so a rental car offers the most freedom.

Best time: Visit June through August for hiking and midnight sun, or October through March for the best northern lights and winter wilderness experiences.

Local food: Try freshly caught Atlantic salmon from the Reisaelva river, reindeer stew, and traditional Norwegian fishcakes at local guesthouses and community eateries.

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

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Sørkjosen Airport
Encyclopaedia

Sørkjosen Airport is a regional airport located at the village of Sørkjosen in Nordreisa Municipality in Troms county, Norway, about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) from the municipal center of Storslett. Owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, it handled 15,198 passengers in 2014. The airport has a 880-meter (2,890 ft) runway and is served by Widerøe, which operates regional routes using the Dash 8-100 to Tromsø, and some communities and towns in Finnmark on public service obligation contracts. The airport opened in 1974 and was originally served using de Havilland Canada Twin Otter aircraft. Dash 8s were introduced in 1995 and two years later ownership was transferred from Nordreisa Municipality to the state.

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