Andøya Airport, Andenes – ANX Airport
Andøya Airport, Andenes is a domestic airport that services the Andøy Municipality in Nordland County, Norway. It is situated on the island’s northern tip. It is the civilian sector of the Andøya Air Station and Avinor operates it. Two airlines operate flights from the airport.
Best Time to Visit
ANX Airport first began as Andøya Air Station in 1952, now it is the civilian sector of the station. Civilian operations started in 1964 with Scandinavian Airlines Systems or SAS as the first airline to handle flights bound for Oslo. The airport features two runways measuring 2,468 meters and 1,647 meters. As of 2012, it was able to serve a total of 48, 254 passengers. Widerøe airline operates flights bound for Bodø, Tromsø, Harstad/Narvik, and Stokmarknes. The Norweigan Air Shuttle operates flights to Oslo on a seasonal basis. Locals from Harstad and Krottoya find ANX Airport their preferred airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When looking to find a place for the night or preferring a hotel close to the airport, there are several that are located nearby. Andrikken Hotel is only 6 minutes away from Andøya Airport and offers smart rooms for a budget hotel. Thon Hotel Andrikken is less than a mile away and the rooms are clean and sophisticated, but rooms run for a more premium price. Kristina Apartment offers a home away from home feel and is a mere 8 minutes away from the airport. Other airports located nearby that serve the locals and cities nearby are Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes and the Narvik Airport, Framnes.
