Airports / Norway / SSJ
Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka.
Alstahaug, Norway · 56 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
74 ratings
0
Operators based
56
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#21 / 43
Norway airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 74 Google ratings , ranked against 43 rated Norway fields.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad (MJF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Alstahaug, Norway, Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka (ENST / SSJ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 56 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 SSJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad (MJF, 21 nm), Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy (BNN, 30 nm), and Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll (MQN, 51 nm). With a single 4,619-foot paved runway, SSJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from SSJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Alstahaug.
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Field capability
ICAO
ENST
IATA
SSJ
FAA / Local
ENST
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
65.9568° N · 12.4689° 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 56 ft, SSJ sits lower than 53% of the 43 Norway fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,619 ft
- 02/204,619 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,619 ft
SSJ's 4,619 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 21nmMJFMosjøen Airport, KjærstadMosjøen
- 30nmBNNBrønnøysund Airport, BrønnøyBrønnøy
- 51nmMQNMo i Rana Airport, RøssvollMo i Rana
- 75nmRVKRørvik Airport, RyumRørvik
- 91nmBOOBodø AirportBodø
- 135nmLKNLeknes AirportLeknes
Location
Open the full mapENST · Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka · Alstahaug, Norway
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SSJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,973 nm | 7h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,121 nm | 7h 39m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,134 nm | 7h 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,299 nm | 8h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,374 nm | 8h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,657 nm | 8h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 3,687 nm | 8h 58m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 3,727 nm | 9h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SSJ?
- Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka's longest paved runway is 4,619 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 SSJ?
- Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka has one runway; the longest measures 4,619 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SSJ?
- The closest alternate is Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad (MJF), about 21 nm away, followed by Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy (BNN) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SSJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 19m (2,973 nm), New York about 7h 39m (3,121 nm), Anchorage about 7h 41m (3,134 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.