4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Layout: It is a single, easily navigable terminal split into Domestic and International departures and arrivals.”
André Björnstad5★ on Google
Airports / Norway / OSL
Large airport · OSL
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport.
Oslo (Gardermoen), Norway · 681 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
22,783 ratings
0
Operators based
681
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Oslo (Gardermoen), NorwayELEV 681 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
22,783
Google reviews
ratings on Google
681
Field elevation
feet above sea level
50
Nearest alternate
nm to ENRY
Field standing
#14 / 43
Norway airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 22783 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated Norway fields.
50 nm
To the nearest alternate
Moss Airport, Rygge (ENRY).
Overview
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (ENGM / OSL) sits in Oslo (Gardermoen), Norway, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 681 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list OSL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Moss Airport, Rygge (ENRY, 50 nm), Torsby Airport (TYF, 57 nm), and Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, 66 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,811-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from OSL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from OSL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Efficiency: Features highly automated check-in systems, including self-service baggage drops and digital passport control gates for eligible travelers.”
André Björnstad5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It runs every 10 or 20 minutes and takes exactly 19 minutes to reach Oslo Central Station (Oslo S).”
André Björnstad5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
ENGM
IATA
OSL
FAA / Local
ENGM
Elevation
681 ft
Coordinates
60.1939° N · 11.1004° 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 681 ft, OSL sits higher than 95% of the 43 Norway fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,811 ft
- 01L/19R11,811 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01R/19L9,678 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,811 ft
OSL's 11,811 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.
- 50nmENRYMoss Airport, RyggeOslo
- 57nmTYFTorsby AirportTorsby
- 66nmTRFSandefjord Airport, TorpSandefjord(Torp)
- 68nmNTBNotodden AirportNotodden
- 76nmENSNSkien AirportGeiteryggen
- 77nmSCRScandinavian Mountains AirportMalung-Sälen
Location
Open the full mapENGM · Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport · Oslo (Gardermoen), Norway
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OSL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,039 nm | 7h 28m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,193 nm | 7h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,379 nm | 8h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,468 nm | 8h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,512 nm | 8h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,770 nm | 9h 10m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,956 nm | 9h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,957 nm | 9h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OSL?
- Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,811 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 OSL?
- Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,811 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OSL?
- The closest alternate is Moss Airport, Rygge (ENRY), about 50 nm away, followed by Torsby Airport (TYF) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OSL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 28m (3,039 nm), New York about 7h 50m (3,193 nm), Washington DC about 8h 15m (3,379 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.