Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
ENSB
Svalbard Airport, Longyear · Longyearbyen
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
88 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.10 MHz (INFO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 7,608 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Svalbard Airport, Longyear (ENSB), located in Longyearbyen, Norway. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 88 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Svalbard Airport, Longyear
ICAO / IATA
ENSB / LYR
Municipality
Longyearbyen
Country
Region
NO-21 — Svalbard
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
88 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,608 ft / 2,319 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
RWY 09 (105°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (285°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS INFO
118.10 MHz
AFIS INFO
884.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026