# Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)

> Longyearbyen, NO · IATA: LYR · ICAO: ENSB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LYR` |
| ICAO | `ENSB` |
| City | Longyearbyen |
| Country | NO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 78.24610, 15.46560 |

## Description

Svalbard Airport Longyear (IATA: LYR) is located near Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen and is the world's northernmost airport with scheduled services. SAS and Norwegian connect the archipelago with Oslo and Tromsø, covering passenger and supply traffic. Dedicated air cargo is not handled, as goods reach Svalbard mainly by ship or as belly freight; the nearest cargo alternative is Tromsø (TOS), around 950 km away.

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