Trondheim Airport, Værnes
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| Trondheim Airport, Værnes | |
|---|---|
| Name | Trondheim Airport, Værnes |
| IATA | TRD |
| ICAO | ENVA |
| Owner | Avinor |
| City-served | Trondheim |
| Location | Stjørdal Municipality |
| Elevation-f | 56 |
| Elevation-m | 17 |
| Coordinates | 63, 27, 27, N... |
| Website | https://avinor.no/en/airport/trondheim-airport/ |
| R1-number | 09/27 |
| R1-length-m | 2,999 |
| R1-length-f | 9,839 |
| R1-surface | Asphalt |
| Stat-year | 2023 |
| Stat1-header | Passengers |
| Stat1-data | 4,920,000 |
| Stat2-header | Aircraft movements |
| Stat2-data | 68,000 |
| Stat3-header | Cargo (tonnes) |
| Stat3-data | 3,200 |
Trondheim Airport, Værnes. It is the primary international airport serving the city of Trondheim and the wider Central Norway region. Owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, the airport is a major hub for both domestic and international air traffic, connecting the region to destinations across Europe. Located in Stjørdal Municipality, approximately 20 kilometers east of Trondheim city center, it is the fourth-busiest airport in Norway by passenger numbers.
History
The origins of the airfield date to the 1910s, when the site was used by the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service for seaplane operations. During the German occupation of Norway in World War II, the Luftwaffe significantly expanded the facilities, constructing concrete runways and hangars as part of the Festung Norwegen strategy. After the war, control was transferred to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, with Værnes Air Station becoming a key base for fighter aircraft like the F-104 Starfighter and later the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Civilian operations began in the 1950s, with Braathens SAFE and Scandinavian Airlines System establishing regular services, leading to the official opening of a joint civil-military terminal in 1961. The civilian section was fully separated and a new terminal opened in 1994, managed by the newly created Avinor.
Facilities
The airport operates a single passenger terminal with two piers, capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. It features a single main runway, 09/27, which is 2,999 meters long and equipped with an Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category III for operations in low visibility. The airfield is a designated diversion airport for transatlantic flights and shares its infrastructure with the military forces of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, which maintains a presence at the adjacent Værnes Air Station. Cargo facilities are operated by companies including Posten Norge and various logistics firms, supporting regional industry.
Airlines and destinations
The airport serves as a base for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Widerøe, offering an extensive domestic network to cities like Oslo, Bergen, and Tromsø Airport. Key international destinations include Amsterdam (served by KLM and SAS), Copenhagen (SAS), London (SAS), and Stockholm (SAS and Norwegian Air Shuttle). Seasonal charter flights connect to popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean operated by carriers such as TUI fly Nordic.
Statistics
In 2023, the airport handled approximately 4.92 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Norway outside of the Oslo metropolitan area. Annual aircraft movements totaled around 68,000, with cargo throughput reaching 3,200 tonnes. The busiest domestic route is to Oslo, while the top international destination is Copenhagen. Passenger numbers have shown consistent growth since the 1990s, driven by the expansion of low-cost carriers and increased international connectivity.
Ground transportation
The airport is a major transport node, directly connected to the European route E6 highway. The Værnes Station, located adjacent to the terminal, is served by the Nordland Line and the Meråker Line, offering frequent Vy train services to Trondheim Central Station and northwards towards Bodø. Multiple bus companies, including AtB and NOR-WAY Bussekspress, provide coach services to destinations across Trøndelag county. Taxi services and car rental agencies from Hertz, Avis, and Europcar are available at the terminal.
Accidents and incidents
A significant accident occurred on 6 October 1944, when a Royal Air Force Handley Page Halifax bomber crashed near the airfield during a supply mission for the Norwegian resistance movement. On 23 December 1972, a Scandinavian Airlines System Sud Aviation Caravelle (flight SK 239) overran the runway during landing in poor weather; there were no fatalities but the aircraft was written off. The airport has also been the site of several military aviation incidents involving aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force, including crashes of F-104 Starfighter and F-16 Fighting Falcon jets during training exercises from Værnes Air Station.
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