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Svalbard Airport, Longyear

Svalbard · NorwayICAO ENSB

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) is an airport serving Svalbard, Norway, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 78° 14' 46.0" N, 15° 27' 56.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Arctic/Longyearbyen (GMT+2).

Destinations
2
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
88/ 27m
Arctic/Longyearbyen
GMT+2
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Airport Details

IATA Code
LYR
ICAO Code
ENSB
City
Svalbard
Country
Norway
Elevation
88 ft
Local Time
11:23 PM (GMT+2)

Coordinates

Latitude:78.2461°
Longitude:15.4656°

Popular Routes from LYR

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
OSLOslo, Norway1,260 mi3h 3mmedium-haul316 kgView
TOSTromso, Norway597 mi1h 38mshort-haul245 kgView

Airlines Operating at LYR

2 active airlines serving Svalbard Airport, Longyear.

Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
78° 14' 46.0" N
Longitude (DMS)
15° 27' 56.2" E
Latitude (Decimal)
78.246101
Longitude (Decimal)
15.465600
Hemisphere
Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Arctic/Longyearbyen
UTC Offset
GMT+2
Current Local Time
11:23 PM
Elevation (ft)
88 ft
Elevation (m)
27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Svalbard Airport, Longyear?
The IATA code for Svalbard Airport, Longyear is LYR, and its ICAO code is ENSB. The airport is located in Svalbard, Norway.
How many destinations can you fly to from LYR?
There are 2 direct destinations available from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) in Svalbard, Norway.
What airlines fly from LYR?
There are 2 airlines operating from LYR, including Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System.
What timezone is Svalbard Airport, Longyear in?
Svalbard Airport, Longyear is in the Arctic/Longyearbyen timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Svalbard Airport, Longyear?
Svalbard Airport, Longyear sits at an elevation of 88 feet (27 meters) above sea level.

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