Kinsarvik

This scenery is based around Vetlemoen Heliport, Airlift AS' base in Kinsarvik, and 
Statkraft (National Energy Company) facilities in the surrounding area. Kinsarvik is a part 
of a scenic area known as Hardanger in Norway. Hardanger is home to Folgefonna, 
Norway's third largest glacier, fjords, mountains, and the popular Trolltunga (Troll's 
Tongue).  

ABOUT AIRLIFT BASE KINSARVIK – ENW1V 
Vetlemoen Heliport was established in 1987 and includes a hangar and a small housing 
complex for the crews on duty. The hangar can fit 5 AS350/H125 helicopters but is 
usually serving 2-3 of them.  

Additionally, an A109E used for Human External Cargo (HEC) operations is based in 
Kinsarvik.  

In Kinsarvik the Airlift Part-145 organization can provide line-maintenance for the 
AS350/H125 and the A109E, as well as base-maintenance for the AS350/H125. 

The maximum permitted D-value is 13.1m, SAR/POLICE/HOSP exempt. The Super Puma 
drops by sometimes, on special approval from the authorities. SAR and HEMS operators 
regularly visit to refuel (AW101/H135/H145).  
 
The heliport uses the Norwegian G-class airspace unicom frequency of 123.500MHz. 

See appendix A for recommended approach and departure routes. The South-Eastern 
approach/departure is particularly scenic, taking you over the amazing waterfalls of 
Husedalen valley.  

ABOUT AIRLIFT AS 
Airlift AS was founded in 1986, and acquired local Kinsarvik helicopter company, 
Helikopterteneste, in 1999.  

As of March 2025, Airlift AS operates the following fleet: 
- 18 AS350/H125 
- 3 AW169 
- 1 A109E 
- 1 AS332C 
Airlift has bases at Bringeland (Main base), Kinsarvik, Flesland, Hovden, Kjevik, Torp, 
Gardermoen, Frosta, Tromsø and Hammerfest.