Airport

The town has always been closely connected to the sea, but a growing business sector, increasing tourism, and later the oil industry created a need for faster transport options. The airport we are now passing was established in 1968 and is part of Norway’s regional short-runway network, developed through political decisions aimed at improving infrastructure in rural areas. The standard runway length on this short-runway network is 800 meters, while a regular airport runway is typically at least 2,000 meters. The airport also includes a helicopter base serving the oil installations in the Norwegian Sea, especially the Norne oil Field.