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HAU Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (IATA: HAU, ICAO:ENHD) is located in the city of Haugesund, Norway. It is the primary international airport serving Haugesund and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+4752804060

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IATA Code

HAU

ICAO Code

ENHD

Name

Haugesund Airport, Karmøy

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Norway (NO)

City

Haugesund

Latitude

59.3452988

Longitude

5.2083602

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+4752804060

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Airport Overview

Haugesund Airport, Karmøy（HAU） is a regional international airport serving Haugesund and the wider Haugaland area in Rogaland, Norway. It is located on the Helganes peninsula on Karmøy island, making it a practical gateway for shipments connected with the coastal business communities around Haugesund rather than a large-scale cargo hub. The airport has a 2,120-metre runway aligned 13/31 and provides air connectivity that can be linked with Oslo and other European gateways, subject to current airline schedules and operating conditions. Our platform treats the airport primarily as a regional origin or destination point: standard cargo can be arranged through available airline and ground-handling capacity, while consolidated, temperature-sensitive, dangerous-goods and oversized shipments require advance acceptance checks. Final routing, cut-off, handling availability and customs arrangements must be confirmed before booking.

IATA / ICAO	HAU / ENHD
Airport name	Haugesund Airport, Karmøy
Location	Haugesund, Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway
Coordinates	59.3452988, 5.2083602
Runway reference	2,120 m; alignment 13/31
Local time	UTC+01:00; daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: Best suited to Haugesund, Karmøy and the surrounding Haugaland catchment, with onward connection planning often required for long-haul cargo.
Passenger-belly dependency: Regional airfreight availability may depend on scheduled passenger services and aircraft capacity; cargo space is not automatically guaranteed.
Oslo connection point: Shipments may be routed through Oslo for broader international reach, subject to the current timetable, airline acceptance and transfer conditions.
Pre-booking is important: Dangerous goods, live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, oversized pieces and tightly timed shipments require written confirmation before collection.
Road-air comparison matters: For consolidated or long-haul cargo, our service team compares direct regional uplift with trucking to a larger Norwegian or European gateway.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo acceptanceOur team can request airline or handling-agent acceptance for documented general cargo, subject to available capacity, piece dimensions, chargeable weight and operating hours.

Export and import handlingBooking confirmation, master and house air waybill data, commercial documents and customs instructions should be aligned before cargo is delivered or collected.

Temperature-sensitive freightCold-chain, pharmaceutical and seafood shipments need prior confirmation of acceptance, handover windows, storage conditions and contingency arrangements. Do not assume permanent cold-room availability.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the airline, aircraft type, route and declared commodity. Shipper’s Declaration, packing certification, marks and labels must be prepared before tender.

Customs interfaceOur service team coordinates export or import data with the responsible customs process. Whether cargo can be cleared locally, transferred under customs control or routed through another gateway must be checked case by case.

Special cargo handlingLive animals, valuables, human remains, batteries, wet cargo and out-of-gauge pieces require individual feasibility review; facility equipment and acceptance limits should never be presumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic feeder option: Scheduled connectivity to Oslo has historically been an important air link for the region. Current airline, aircraft, cargo acceptance and frequency must be verified at booking.
International connections: Our platform may combine the regional leg with an Oslo or other European gateway connection for onward export or import movements. The available routing depends on the live schedule and interline or trucking arrangement.
Transit planning: Actual door-to-door timing is affected by flight availability, transfer windows, weekend and holiday operations, customs release, security screening, weather and road conditions in western Norway.
Alternative gateway review: For urgent, high-volume or long-haul shipments, our service team compares Haugesund Airport, Karmøy with road feeder options to a larger gateway before confirming the transport plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Haugesund Airport, Karmøy serves the commercial and industrial catchment around Haugesund, Karmøy and the wider Haugaland region. Local logistics decisions should account for the airport’s regional scale and the road distance between shipper, airport, customs point and final consignee.

Energy and maritime supply chains: Time-critical spare parts, engineering components, tools and maintenance materials may require priority uplift and robust packaging.
Seafood and perishables: Chilled or frozen products require confirmed temperature control, sanitary documentation, export clearance and a tightly coordinated handover.
Industrial and project cargo: Dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points and aircraft acceptance should be reviewed before the quotation, especially for machinery and replacement parts.
General commercial freight: Samples, electronics, apparel, documents and e-commerce parcels can be considered when airline capacity and security requirements are satisfied.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airport delivery cut-offs are not the same as airline booking cut-offs. Our team obtains the applicable cargo acceptance deadline for the confirmed flight and allows additional time for screening, documentation and possible rebooking.
Dangerous goods and lithium batteries: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, net quantity and battery test information where applicable. Incorrect declarations can cause refusal or removal from the flight.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter/importer details and any commodity-specific permits must be consistent. Customs may request additional evidence or physical examination.
Collection and delivery: Consignees should be ready with identification, customs-release information and suitable unloading capacity. Storage, demurrage or re-delivery exposure depends on the handling arrangement and must be checked in advance.

Shipping Tips

1. Book with a routing briefSend commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight estimate, ready date, destination and special-handling requirements together. This allows our team to compare regional uplift with gateway alternatives.

2. Protect the handoverUse export-grade packaging, clear piece marks and a packing list that matches the physical cargo. For seafood, pharmaceuticals and other perishables, agree temperature and contingency instructions before dispatch.

3. Pre-clear exceptionsSend dangerous-goods documents, battery details, permits, animal-health papers or customs authorisations for review before the truck arrives at the airport.

4. Keep a fallback planFor production-critical cargo, ask our service team to quote a road-feeder or alternative Norwegian/European gateway option in parallel, rather than waiting for a failed airport acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Haugesund Airport, Karmøy handle international air freight?

International movements may be possible through available airline services or a connecting gateway, but this is not equivalent to guaranteed direct cargo coverage. Our service team verifies the live routing, airline acceptance, customs process and transfer arrangement for each shipment.

Is Oslo the standard transit point?

Oslo can be a practical connection point for Norwegian regional traffic, but the correct route depends on the destination, current schedules, available cargo capacity and any interline or road-feeder agreement. We confirm the complete routing before booking.

Can temperature-controlled cargo be accepted?

It may be accepted when the airline and handling chain confirm suitable procedures and storage. Shippers must provide the temperature range, packaging specification, delivery deadline and contingency requirements; a permanent temperature-controlled facility should not be assumed.

What should be checked before sending dangerous goods?

Provide the full commodity classification, UN number, packing instruction, quantity, marks, labels and required declaration for review. Acceptance remains subject to the airline, aircraft, route and current dangerous-goods restrictions.

When is an alternative gateway preferable?

A larger gateway may be more appropriate for high-volume consignments, complex dangerous goods, oversized pieces, guaranteed long-haul uplift or shipments requiring multiple daily connection choices. Our team compares total transit, trucking risk and handling requirements rather than selecting by airport distance alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, runway reference and time-zone fields above are based on the supplied Haugesund Airport, Karmøy airport record. Current schedules, airline acceptance, operating hours, cargo cut-offs, customs procedures, handling availability and special-cargo restrictions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment execution.

Airport and Norwegian aviation information cross-check: avinor.no
Norwegian customs and import/export compliance reference: toll.no
Norwegian civil aviation regulatory reference: luftfartstilsynet.no
Airline schedule and acceptance information should be checked directly with the operating carrier and the appointed cargo-handling chain.