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| ICAO Code | ENOL/OLA |
| Last Validated | |
| City | Ørland |
| Position | 63°41'56"N 009°36'14"E |
| Runway(s) | 15/33 |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
Ørland is located on the west coast of Norway near a village called Brekstad not far from Trondheim. The airfield is located on a peninsula and can be best reached via a ferry from the main land. Because of its remote location, Orland is not visited by aircraft spotters. Still, it has some good viewing opportunities. Ørland is the home Sea Kings and F-16s. Moreover, the NAEW&CF has a base here which means you might find an E-3A AWACS here. Because of its facilities and the vast airspace and ranges, the base hosts various exercises throughout the year, like the NATO Air Meet, the Nordic Air Meet and the Fighter Weapon Instructor Training (FWIT). Air Norway is an airline which was originally intended to transport military personnel to and from the air base.
Beware, photography at military installations is generally not allowed in Norway.
The base has a single 15/33 runway, with all facilities located east of it. Good views can be had at several spots on the west side of the runway.
Ørland is a remote base. The best way to reach it is to take the E6 up north to Trondheim. Before you reach Trondheim take the E39 to Orkdal. Follow road 710 which leads you further to the fjords. At the city of Valset you can take the ferry to Brekstad which is located near the base.
No big lenses are needed for spot 3. Photo Cristian Schrik
At spot 2, nice pictures can made as well. Photo Kjell Arid Bersas
| 118.700 / 122.100 | Tower |
| 308.850 | Tower |
| 118.250 / 268.200 | Approach |
| 126.200 / 278.650 | Arrival |
| Luftforsvaret (RNoAF) | |
| 330 Skv det. Ørland | AW101 Mk612 |
| 331 skv | F-35A |
| 332 Skv | F-35A |
| 52-5202/ MU-F | F-86F, 338Skv mks, preserved on base |
| 52-2912/ MU-J | F-84G, 338Skv mks, preserved on base |
| 136 | F-5B, preserved on base |
| Ørland hovedflystasjon | Official website of Ørland air base |
| Overview picture | Picture from Kjell Arid Bersas which shows the airbase. Shot on final approach for runway 33. |
| Norway - Defence Forces |
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