Airports / Norway / KSU
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget.
Kvernberget, Norway · 204 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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351 ratings
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Operators based
204
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Molde Airport, Årø (MOL).
Overview
Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (ENKB / KSU) is a mid-sized airport serving Kvernberget, Norway. The airport sits 204 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 KSU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Molde Airport, Årø (MOL, 27 nm), Ålesund Airport (AES, 57 nm), and Ørland Airport (OLA, 59 nm). With a single 7,841-foot paved runway, KSU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KSU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Kristiansund lufthavn and Kvernberget. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kvernberget.
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Field capability
ICAO
ENKB
IATA
KSU
FAA / Local
ENKB
Elevation
204 ft
Coordinates
63.1118° N · 7.8245° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Norway fields
state range 9–2,054 ft
At 204 ft, KSU sits higher than 72% of the 43 Norway fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,841 ft
- 07/257,841 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,841 ft
KSU's 7,841 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.
- 27nmMOLMolde Airport, ÅrøÅrø
- 57nmAESÅlesund AirportÅlesund
- 59nmOLAØrland AirportØrland
- 74nmHOVØrsta-Volda Airport, HovdenØrsta
- 86nmTRDTrondheim Airport, VærnesTrondheim
- 102nmRRSRøros AirportRøros
Location
Open the full mapENKB · Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget · Kvernberget, Norway
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KSU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,900 nm | 7h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,052 nm | 7h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,235 nm | 7h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,277 nm | 8h 1m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,347 nm | 8h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,614 nm | 8h 48m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,760 nm | 9h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,765 nm | 9h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KSU?
- Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget's longest paved runway is 7,841 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 KSU?
- Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget has one runway; the longest measures 7,841 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KSU?
- The closest alternate is Molde Airport, Årø (MOL), about 27 nm away, followed by Ålesund Airport (AES) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KSU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 9m (2,900 nm), New York about 7h 30m (3,052 nm), Washington DC about 7h 55m (3,235 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.