Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

Airport Airport

IATA Code

KKN

ICAO Code

ENKR

Airport Type

Medium Airport

Class

Unknown

Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) serves Kirkenes in northern Norway near the Russian border. It is a small regional airport handling domestic flights and some seasonal services. The airport operates from a single terminal building.

Terminal Guide for Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen #

The airport has one terminal where check‑in, security and arrivals are all handled in close proximity. Layout is compact and easy to navigate; gate areas are a short walk from security.

Getting to and From Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen #

Travel time from the airport to Kirkenes town centre is typically about 10-20 minutes by road.

Rail/metro: No rail/metro connection.
Buses: Local buses or airport shuttles may operate; check local timetables.
Taxis: Taxis are available outside arrivals and offer a quick transfer into town.
Ride‑share/Driving: Ride‑share services have limited presence in remote northern Norway; driving and parking are straightforward.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen #

Facilities are modest: ticketing and check‑in, a small café or kiosk, restrooms and limited retail. Wi‑Fi and charging points are commonly available in the terminal; assistance for passengers with reduced mobility can be arranged.

Weather & Climate near Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen #

Climate

Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (500 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

27°

Warmest Month

-34°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-10°

Feels Like Freezing

-10°C

Temperature

-14° – -7°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

5.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-10°

Feels Like Freezing

-10°C

Temperature

-13° – -6°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -3°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

21.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 12°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

23.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 14°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 10°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -3°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-11° – -5°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

0.0h daylight

Nearby Cities #

Kirkenes

6 km away