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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Airport Information
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.

	Spot #1 – Oil Rig Helicopters shuttle
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
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
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

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