Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)

Svalbard Airport, Longyear is located in the city of Svalbard, Norway. It serves as a regional airport, primarily facilitating domestic flights within Norway and some international routes. The airport is known by its IATA code LYR and ICAO code ENSB, offering essential connectivity to remote Arctic regions.

The airport is operated by Avinor and features a single terminal that handles various airlines such as Scandinavian Airlines and Widerøe. It serves as a gateway for passengers traveling to popular destinations in and around the Svalbard archipelago, known for its unique Arctic landscape.

Opened in 1975, Svalbard Airport has significant importance for both tourism and research activities in the region, catering to a growing number of visitors attracted to the natural beauty and ecological research opportunities in the Arctic.