Airports / Norway / KRS
Kristiansand Airport.
Kristiansand(Kjevik), Norway · 57 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
656 ratings
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Operators based
57
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
71 nm
To the nearest alternate
Thisted Airport (TED).
Overview
Kristiansand Airport (ENCN / KRS) is a large commercial airport serving Kristiansand(Kjevik), Norway. The airport sits 57 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KRS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Thisted Airport (TED, 71 nm), Skien Airport (ENSN, 75 nm), and Sindal Airport (CNL, 80 nm). With a single 6,677-foot paved runway, KRS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KRS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Kjevik Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kristiansand(Kjevik).
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Field capability
ICAO
ENCN
IATA
KRS
FAA / Local
ENCN
Elevation
57 ft
Coordinates
58.2042° N · 8.0854° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Norway fields
state range 9–2,054 ft
At 57 ft, KRS sits lower than 51% of the 43 Norway fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,677 ft
- 03/216,677 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,677 ft
KRS's 6,677 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 71nmTEDThisted AirportThisted
- 75nmENSNSkien AirportGeiteryggen
- 80nmCNLSindal AirportSindal
- 87nmSVGStavanger Airport, SolaStavanger
- 87nmAALAalborg AirportAalborg
- 89nmNTBNotodden AirportNotodden
Location
Open the full mapENCN · Kristiansand Airport · Kristiansand(Kjevik), Norway
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KRS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,990 nm | 7h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,145 nm | 7h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,334 nm | 8h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,492 nm | 8h 31m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,567 nm | 8h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,737 nm | 9h 5m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,979 nm | 9h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,001 nm | 9h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KRS?
- Kristiansand Airport's longest paved runway is 6,677 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KRS?
- Kristiansand Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,677 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KRS?
- The closest alternate is Thisted Airport (TED), about 71 nm away, followed by Skien Airport (ENSN) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KRS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 21m (2,990 nm), New York about 7h 43m (3,145 nm), Washington DC about 8h 9m (3,334 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.