Vardø Airport, Svartnes
VAW / ENSS
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is a regional airport serving the town of Vardø in Finnmark, Norway. It is a small single-terminal airport that handles domestic regional services and is part of Norway’s network of short regional airports.
Getting to and From Vardø Airport, Svartnes #
The airport is a short drive from Vardø town-typically around 10 minutes depending on weather and road conditions. Main options are taxi or private car; there is no rail service. Check local schedules for any bus links as frequency can be low.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Vardø Airport, Svartnes #
Facilities are limited and geared to regional traffic: a small waiting area, restrooms and basic passenger services. There are no airline lounges; food and retail options are minimal. Wi‑Fi availability is limited at small Avinor-operated regional airports; charging points may be available in the terminal.
Tips for Vardø Airport, Svartnes #
- Flights to Vardø can be affected by Arctic weather; allow extra time and monitor your flight status on the day of travel.
- Public transport is limited-pre-book a taxi if you need a specific arrival time in Vardø town.
- Bring warm, windproof clothing even in summer-exposure to sea winds is common when walking between town and the airport area.
Weather & Climate near Vardø Airport, Svartnes #
Vardø Airport, Svartnes's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (548 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -14° | 49 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.7h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -14° | 42 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.6h |
| March | Poor | -6° - -1° | -11° | 32 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.3h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 33 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 16.0h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 30 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 22.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 49 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 51 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 23.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 8° | 54 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 17.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 9° | 4° | 52 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.1h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 4° | -3° | 59 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 0° | -9° | 53 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 2.4h |
| December | - | -7° - -2° | -12° | 44 mm | - | 85% | 7.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |