Ørland Air Station

Ørland Air Station is a military aviation facility in Ørland Municipality situated along the Trondheimsfjord coastline. It features a 3 km runway and includes operational buildings, hangars, maintenance workshops, and crew accommodations spread across the base.

German occupation forces built the airfield in 1941 to support operations against Allied shipping convoys in the Barents Sea. The base later became a strategic installation for the Norwegian armed forces after the war ended.

The station represents a cornerstone of Norway's modern defense identity and plays a key role in regional security cooperation. Its presence shapes how the local community understands the country's position in northern European strategic affairs.

The station sits along the Trondheimsfjord and is accessible by car via the surrounding area. Keep in mind this is an active military facility, so public access to operational areas may be restricted or require advance permission.

The station hosts a NATO forward operating facility for surveillance aircraft that monitor northern European airspace continuously. This role makes it one of the most strategically important air operations centers in the Nordic region.

Location: Ørland Municipality

Inception: 1941

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Address: Ørland flystasjon, 7130 Brekstad

Website: https://forsvaret.no/om-forsvaret/tjenestesteder/orland?q=luftvernbataljonen

GPS coordinates: 63.69891,9.60400

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48