KRS
Kristiansand Airport
Kristiansand · NorwayICAO ENCN
Kristiansand Airport (KRS) is an airport serving Kristiansand, Norway, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 58° 12' 15.1" N, 8° 5' 7.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 57 feet (17 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Oslo (GMT+2).
Destinations
8
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
57/ 17m
Europe/Oslo
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KRS
ICAO Code
ENCN
City
Kristiansand
Country
Norway
Elevation
57 ft
Local Time
06:28 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:58.2042°
Longitude:8.0854°
Popular Routes from KRS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 428 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 176 kg | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 249 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 102 kg | View |
| OSL | Oslo, Norway | 169 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 70 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 1,430 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 359 kg | View |
| BGO | Bergen, Norway | 177 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 72 kg | View |
| GDN | Gdansk, Poland | 478 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 196 kg | View |
| SVG | Stavanger, Norway | 100 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 41 kg | View |
| TRD | Trondheim, Norway | 376 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 154 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KRS
6 active airlines serving Kristiansand Airport.
Alitalia
AZItaly
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Widerøe
WFNorway
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kristiansand Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skien Airport | SKE | Skien | Norway | 139 km |
| Aalborg Airport | AAL | Aalborg | Denmark | 163 km |
| Karup Airport | KRP | Karup | Denmark | 221 km |
| Stavanger Airport Sola | SVG | Stavanger | Norway | 161 km |
| Esbjerg Airport | EBJ | Esbjerg | Denmark | 300 km |
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Sandefjord | Norway | 167 km |
| Billund Airport | BLL | Billund | Denmark | 282 km |
| Westerland Sylt Airport | GWT | Westerland | Germany | 367 km |
Other Airports in Norway
Ålesund Airport
AESAlesund
Alta Airport
ALFAlta
Andøya Airport
ANXAndoya
Bardufoss Airport
BDUBardufoss
Båtsfjord Airport
BJFBatsfjord
Bergen Airport Flesland
BGOBergen
Berlevåg Airport
BVGBerlevag
Bodø Airport
BOOBodo
Brønnøysund Airport
BNNBronnoysund
Leirin Airport
VDBFagernes
Florø Airport
FROFloro
Hammerfest Airport
HFTHammerfest
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 58° 12' 15.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 8° 5' 7.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 58.204201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 8.085370
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Oslo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 57 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 17 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kristiansand Airport?
The IATA code for Kristiansand Airport is KRS, and its ICAO code is ENCN. The airport is located in Kristiansand, Norway.
How many destinations can you fly to from KRS?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Kristiansand Airport (KRS) in Kristiansand, Norway.
What airlines fly from KRS?
There are 6 airlines operating from KRS, including Alitalia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines System, Widerøe, and more.
What timezone is Kristiansand Airport in?
Kristiansand Airport is in the Europe/Oslo timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kristiansand Airport?
Kristiansand Airport sits at an elevation of 57 feet (17 meters) above sea level.
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