Stavanger Airport Forus
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Stavanger Airport Forus
Stavanger Airport, Forus is a former airport located at Forus in the intersection of the municipalities of Stavanger, Sola and Sandnes. It was built as a military air base by the Luftwaffe following the German occupation of Norway in April 1940. It was gradually expanded so that it by 1943 consisted of three runways, the longest 1,950 meters (6,400 ft). The airfield was connected by a 3.6-kilometer (2.2 mi) taxiway to Sola Air Station. The airport served as an offensive base during the Battle of Britain, and was afterwards made part of the defensive Festung Norwegen.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(8)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLA TMA | Class C | TMA | 1500 ft MSL | FL175 |
| POLARIS CTA | Class C | CTA | FL195 | FL660 |
| POLARIS CTA 10 | Class C | CTA | 7500 ft MSL | FL660 |
| POLARIS CTA 30 | Class C | CTA | FL175 | FL660 |
| POLARIS CTA 7 | Class C | Controlled | FL095 | FL660 |
| SOLA TMA | Class C | TMA | 1500 ft MSL | FL175 |
| SOLA CTR | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| POLARIS ACC STAVANGER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Norway airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORUS | 0.4 nm | 038° | Compulsory |
| SANDNES | 3 nm | 155° | Compulsory |
| LUTSIAVANN | 4 nm | 111° | Compulsory |
| STAVANGER | 4.7 nm | 023° | Compulsory |
| FLATHOLMEN | 5 nm | 292° | Compulsory |
| VIGDEL | 5.4 nm | 240° | Compulsory |
| ÅLGÅRD | 9 nm | 149° | On request |
| BRYNE | 9.2 nm | 183° | On request |
| TUNGENES | 9.3 nm | 337° | Compulsory |
| REVE | 11 nm | 218° | Compulsory |
Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | 492 ft | 965 ft | — |
| S1 | 492 ft | 840 ft | — |
| T2-Tindafjellet vindkraftverk | 492 ft | 991 ft | — |
| T1-Tindafjellet vindkraftverk | 492 ft | 1,112 ft | — |
| T3-Tindafjellet vindkraftverk | 492 ft | 951 ft | — |
| T1 | 489 ft | 827 ft | — |
| T5 | 489 ft | 1,050 ft | — |
| T8 | 489 ft | 1,010 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Stavanger Airport Forus located?
Stavanger Airport Forus is closed located in Stavanger, Norway.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Stavanger Airport Forus data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.