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Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

Ørsta, Norway

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Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

Ørsta, Norway
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ICAO
243 ft
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Gateway to the fjords of western Norway.

Opened
1971
Location
Ørsta, Norway
Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (IATA: HOV, ICAO: ENOV) is a regional airport located on the island of Hovden in Ørsta municipality, Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It serves the twin municipalities of Ørsta and Volda, providing essential air links for residents and visitors to the western fjord region. The airport is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned company responsible for managing most of Norway's airports. It operates a single short runway suited to smaller turboprop and regional aircraft. Scheduled services connect the airport primarily to Oslo, making it a vital transport hub for an otherwise geographically isolated region. Due to its location amid mountainous terrain and coastal weather patterns, the airport can be challenging for operations. It plays an important role in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) network in Norway, ensuring connectivity for communities in less commercially viable but geographically significant areas.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect the airport to Ørsta and Volda town centres, with taxi options also available.
Airlines here
Widerøe operates scheduled services from Ørsta-Volda Airport, primarily connecting the region to Oslo Gardermoen.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is built on the island of Hovden, giving it its full name Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden.
  • ›It is operated by Avinor, Norway's state airport operator.
  • ›The runway length is approximately 1,065 metres, limiting it to smaller regional aircraft.
  • ›It is part of Norway's PSO (Public Service Obligation) route network, subsidising essential regional connectivity.
  • ›Challenging terrain and coastal weather frequently affect flight operations at the airport.
Official website Wikipedia
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Gateway to the fjords and mountains of western Norway

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden is a small regional airport serving the twin municipalities of Ørsta and Volda in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Opened in 1971 and situated on the Hovden peninsula between the two towns, it plays a vital role in connecting this scenic fjord region to the wider Norwegian domestic network. The airport primarily serves commuters, students, and visitors drawn to the dramatic landscapes of Sunnmøre.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal building handling all passenger departures, arrivals, and check-in functions.
Ground Transport
  • Local bus services connecting Ørsta and Volda town centres
  • Taxi services available at the terminal
  • Car rental available at the airport
  • Private car and park-and-ride facilities on site
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Ivar Aasen, Ørsta
  • Volda Hotel, Volda
  • Scandic Sunnmøre (Ålesund area)
Dining

The airport terminal offers a small café with light snacks, sandwiches, and hot beverages suitable for short waits before departure. More substantial dining options are found in Ørsta and Volda town centres, a short drive away, where local restaurants serve traditional Norwegian cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Check in early as the terminal is small and queues can form quickly before peak departures.
  • Weather in the region can change rapidly, so always verify your flight status before travelling to the airport.
  • Pre-book a taxi or rental car, as on-demand availability can be limited outside peak hours.
  • The airport sits between Ørsta and Volda, so confirm which town centre is closer to your final destination before arranging transport.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Widerøe
WF

Routes

HOV → BGOWF · DH1
HOV → SOGWF · DH1
HOV → FROWF · DH1
HOV → OSLWF · DH1
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Ørsta–Volda Airport
Encyclopaedia

Ørsta–Volda Airport is a regional airport situated at Hovden (Hovdebygda), in Ørsta Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, midway between the urban villages of Ørsta and Volda. The airport features a 1,070-metre (3,510 ft) asphalt runway aligned 06/24. Services are provided by Widerøe using their de Havilland Canada Dash 8 as a public service obligation. Owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, the airport handled 160,135 passengers in 2025.

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