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โข Region: Europe (Northern Europe / Scandinavia)
โข Country/State: Norway (Vestland county)
โข City/Town: Bergen
โข Website: https://avinor.no/en/airport/bergen
โข Type of Airport: International (major domestic and regional European gateway)
โข Airport code/s:
o IATA: BGO
o ICAO: ENBR
โข Terminals:
โ Single integrated terminal complex (opened 2017; domestic and international under one roof)
โข Passenger numbers:
โ ~6.5โ7.0 million passengers annually (2023โ2024 estimate; strong domestic and regional traff
Parking
โข Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking adjacent to terminal
โข Long-term: Long-stay parking garages and surface lots within walking distance
โข Valet: Limited premium valet service available
Hotel
โข On site:
โ No airside terminal hotel
โข Nearby:
โ Airport hotel within walking distance; additional hotels in Bergen city centre (20โ30 minutes by rail or road)
Other facilities
โข Restaurants/cafes: Norwegian and international dining, cafรฉs and fast food
โข Bars: Licensed bars and cafรฉ-bars airside and landside
โข Lounges: SAS lounges and other airline lounges available
โข Duty-free shops: Extensive duty-free retail for international departures and arrivals
โข Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Travel retail, books, souvenirs and pharmacy services
โข On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing desks and airport service counters
โข Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and central lost & found service
โข Car rental: Major international and local car-rental companies landside
โข Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses and light-rail (Bybanen) connection
โข Baby/parent room: Family rooms and baby-care facilities available
โข Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout terminal; charging points widely available
โข Gym: No public terminal gym
โข Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming services available airside
โข Other facilities: Medical services, prayer/quiet rooms, VIP services
โข Biometric check-in: Self-service and biometric boarding used by selected carriers
โข Biometric customs: Automated border control e-gates for eligible passengers
Disabled/accessibility
โข PRM assistance available free of charge via airline or airport
โข Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
โข Fully step-free terminal with elevators and ramps
โข Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
โข Accessible toilets throughout terminal
โข Priority security and boarding available
โข Assistance dogs permitted
โข Support for passengers with non-visible disabilities via trained staff
Runways
โข Runway 17/35
Length/Width
โข 17/35: ~2,990 m ร 45 m
โข Suitable for narrowbody and widebody aircraft (including A330/A350 and B787 operations)
Grooving of runways
โข Grooved runway surface for improved wet-weather braking
โข Advanced drainage systems designed for high rainfall conditions
ILS/CAT capability
โข ILS installed
โข CAT I and CAT II capability
โข CAT III not available
Navigation aids
โข ILS with PAPI visual guidance
โข VOR/DME
โข RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs, STARs and approaches
Low-visibility operations
โ Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
โ Operations regularly affected by rain, wind and low cloud due to coastal location
On-time departures (OTP) data
โข Generally good OTP despite challenging weather
โข Delays primarily linked to:
โ Adverse weather conditions
โ Airspace congestion during peak domestic waves
Airfield restrictions
โข No night curfew; 24-hour operations
โข Terrain and weather impose operational complexity
โข Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
โข Line maintenance provided by based airlines
โข No heavy maintenance facilities on site
โข Heavy maintenance conducted at larger Scandinavian hubs
โข Oversight by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
โข Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power to reduce APU use
โข Energy-efficient terminal systems and waste-reduction programs
โข Strong environmental governance under Avinorโs national sustainability strategy
Renewable energy use
โข Electricity supplied almost entirely from Norwayโs renewable hydropower grid
โข High-efficiency lighting and energy-management systems throughout terminal
Availability of biofuel alternatives
โข Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available via Avinor-supported supply chains
โข SAF actively promoted for domestic and regional flights
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
โข Wildlife hazard management adapted to coastal and mountainous environment
โข Environmental monitoring of surrounding land and water systems
Sustainable transportation
โข Direct light-rail (Bybanen) connection to Bergen city centre
โข Strong promotion of public transport and shared mobility
โข Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets
Green building design
โข Terminal designed for low energy intensity and high natural light
โข Efficient insulation and climate-control systems suited to Nordic conditions
โข Sustainability embedded in Avinorโs long-term airport development framework
