Ålesund is a fjord town, and Vigra is the island airfield that serves it, about 11 km north-west of the centre. For private jet charter at Ålesund Vigra, business jets can use a 2,314-metre runway, with wingspans up to 61 m accepted.
The control tower is open daily 06:00–23:30 local. Customs outside scheduled international flights needs 90 minutes’ notice through the handler.
Charter-A arranges that notice and the handling, and confirms the detail with you at booking. Widerøe Ground Handling and Aviator are the handling agents who meet private passengers, and the tower closes after 23:30.
Flying privately to Ålesund
Runway 06/24 is 2,314 m by 45 m asphalt, suitable for business jets, although aircraft with a wingspan above 61 m or length above 63.7 m are not accepted. The control tower is open daily 06:00–23:30 local, and the airport is quiet after that. Handling is on request through Widerøe Ground Handling or Aviator, who meet private passengers. Customs is on request with 90 minutes’ notice via the handler. Charter-A arranges the handler and customs notice and will confirm timings with you at booking.
Ålesund Airport Vigra airport guide
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| Location | Ålesund Lufthavn, Vigra, 6040 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO ENAL · IATA AES |
| Region | Møre og Romsdal (west coast Norway), Norway |
| Nearest city | Ålesund — About 11 km north-west of Ålesund |
| Opening hours | Daily 06:00–23:30 local (control tower hours). Customs outside scheduled international flights needs 90 minutes’ notice. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 90 minutes’ notice via handler |
| Runway | 06/24 – 2,314 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets; wingspan limit 61 m, length limit 63.7 m |
| Handling / FBO | Widerøe Ground Handling · Aviator |
| Private terminal | Private passengers are met by the handling agent: Widerøe Ground Handling +47 41 70 62 04; Aviator +47 92 20 04 72. |
| Airport website | avinor.no |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim-prod.avinor.no, avinor.no). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Ålesund
Ålesund is a coastal town in Møre og Romsdal, known for its Art Nouveau centre and for the fjords and mountains around it. The airport, at Vigra, is about 11 km north-west of the town. It serves visitors to the fjord country and the nearby islands as well as local business, particularly the maritime industry.
Private jet flight times to Ålesund
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 695 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Manchester | 615 nm · 1,140 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 45 min |
| Edinburgh | 490 nm · 910 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 825 nm · 1,530 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Geneva | 980 nm · 1,810 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 1,135 nm · 2,100 km | 3 hr 30 min | 2 hr 55 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Ålesund is a sector of about 690 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Ålesund: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Ålesund Airport?
Yes. Runway 06/24 is 2,314 metres long and takes business jets, up to a wingspan of 61 m. Charter-A confirms your aircraft type and handling at booking.
What are Ålesund Airport’s opening hours?
The control tower is open daily 06:00–23:30 local. Handling is on request. Charter-A builds your timings inside these hours. Charter-A builds your timings inside them and confirms at booking.
Does Ålesund Airport have customs?
Customs outside scheduled international flights is on request with 90 minutes’ notice, arranged through the handler. Charter-A gives the notice as part of the booking.
How far is Ålesund Airport from the town?
The airport at Vigra is about 11 km north-west of Ålesund. Transfers are arranged once the flight is confirmed.
How long is the flight from London to Ålesund by private jet?
About 2 hr 15 min in a light jet and 1 hr 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 695 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Ålesund Airport Vigra I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Ålesund Airport Vigra is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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