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- last modified on August 9, 2021
Stavanger-Sola Airport (IATA: SVG / ICAO: ENZV) is an international as well as regional airport located 11km south of the city. It’s Norway third busiest airport and well-known for the offshore North Sea Oil installations which means lots of Bristow helicopters. As well, the Royal Norwegian Air Force operates form the airport with Sea King Seach and Resue teams. In 2018 the airport welcomed 4.25 Mio passengers.
In addition to the helicopters, we can add the following airlines Norwegian, Wideroe, SAS, Wizz Air, KLM, Loganair and Danish Air Transport. Swiftair Cargo, Lufthansa cargo and DHL cargo operates flights with different aircraft.
Written by Paul Denton (Last Update August 2017)
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| Runways | |
| 18/36 | 2,556m (8,386ft) – Asphalt |
| 11/29 | 2,449m (8,035ft) – Asphalt |
| Terminals | There is a schedule flight terminal and a special one for the helicopter flights.. |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | Not needed. |
| Car/Public Transport | Car is not really needed as all spots are in walking distance to the terminal. |
| Restrooms | Nothing at the spots but available at the airport terminal. |
| Drinks/Food | Closest facilities are in the terminal. |
| Hotels | There are a couple of hotels next to the terminal but non with a special sight. |
| Season | Best time is between July and September when you can expect a cool temperature and limited rainfall. |
| Runway Usage | |
| 18/36 | Major runway but nothing special, depends on the wind. |
| 11/29 | Runway 11 mostly used by helicopters arrivals and departures. Rwy 29 rarely used. |
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Spot #1 – Oil Rig Helicopters shuttle |
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| WHERE | Drive towards the airport, pass the first roundabout continue straight until you reach the second one, turn right. You’ll be on the road which drives you next to the helicopters of Bristow and CHC. Stops where you can find gaps, see on map. |
| WHAT | Only the Bristow & CHC helicopters shuttles on ramp. |
| TIME | All day, depends how they are parked however keep in mind on a sunny day, it’s backlight therefore end day is the best. |
| MISC. | We do not recommand you to stay here long time, just take pictures of what’s on the ramp and leave. Shot through the fence. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 50-200mm |
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Spot #2 – Observation Deck |
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| WHERE | From spot 1, exit the airport and drive direction north. You’ll notice another roundabout turn right and take the road until the end you’ll notice an observation deck on your right side. |
| WHAT | Arrivals & departures rwy18 as well as taxi shots. The sight on the runway is partially blocked by a new building and 18 touch down shots are not possible anymore (see photo of the SAS CRJ) but side on shots are still fine. |
| TIME | Afternoon, from 13:00 until sunset. Be aware of heat distortion on the runway! |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby so bring with you what you need however you can take great pictures on top of the observation deck and enjoy a picnic. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Taxiway: Saab 340 = 90mm / B734 = 52mm Runway: B734 = 90mm / ATP = 185mm |
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Spot #3 – General Aviation |
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| WHERE | From spot 2, drive on the north road next to the fence until the end. On your right side you’ll notice some parking spaces which face directly towards the General Aviation ramp. |
| WHAT | Only General Aviation and helicopters parked. |
| TIME | Afternoon, from 13:00 until sunset. |
| MISC. | We do not recommand you to stay here long time, just take pictures of what’s on the ramp and leave. Shot through the fence. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 18-200MM |
9 Comments
There is one minus – there is a new building in the sight. Northern East from the spot. So the end of the runway has a blocked view.
I meant Spot No.2.
Hi, but you can still shot the runway?! Just the northern part is blocked?
-Julian
Hi! It is hard to describe. If the plane comes from the Northern direction, you can get picture of the plane while landing. Than it hides behind the building and next moment it is in front of you on the runway. But there is a possibility that you can’t get the moment of touch down. Still it is a good place to take pictures.
Okay at least you can photograph a part of the runway and the spot is not useless.
Thanks!
I would share some pictures with you, but do not know how.
Just send them over to support@spotterguide.net
Thanks!
A lot of spots missing. Have asked for contribution in our Facebook page «ENZV/SVG fly & foto»
That would be great to get all the missing locations from you guys!
-Julian