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MOL Molde Airport, Årø
Molde Airport, Årø (IATA: MOL, ICAO:ENML) is located in the the city of Molde, Norway. It is the primary international airport serving Molde and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+4767032310

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IATA Code

MOL

ICAO Code

ENML

Name

Molde Airport, Årø

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Norway (NO)

City

Molde

Latitude

62.7447014

Longitude

7.2624998

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+4767032310

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Airport Overview

Molde Airport, Årø（MOL） is a regional airport serving Molde and the wider Romsdal district of Norway. It is located at Årø on the shore of Moldefjord, approximately 5 km east of Molde town centre, with direct road access from European Route E39. The airport is owned and operated by Avinor and is primarily oriented toward scheduled regional passenger services rather than dedicated freighter operations. For international air freight, our service team normally evaluates available belly capacity, airline acceptance conditions and onward connections through larger Norwegian or European gateways. The airport’s coastal location and regional catchment make pre-advice, weather-aware planning and reliable road feeder coordination particularly important for time-sensitive shipments.

Airport	Molde Airport, Årø
Codes	IATA: MOL · ICAO: ENML
Location	Molde, Norway · 62.7447014, 7.2624998
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal local-time changes should be confirmed
Operator	Avinor

Key Highlights

Regional airport profile: suitable for local access to Romsdal, but not normally treated as a Norwegian long-haul cargo gateway.
Passenger-network dependent: cargo uplift is generally subject to the aircraft type, available belly space, airline approval and route-day availability.
Road connectivity: immediate proximity to E39 supports local collection and delivery planning around Molde and neighbouring districts.
Coastal operating environment: wind, precipitation, winter conditions and network disruption can affect cut-off compliance and onward trucking.
Best use case: regional distribution, urgent small consignments and shipments whose final destination is closer to Molde than to a major gateway.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats handling at Molde Airport, Årø as airline- and ground-handler-dependent. Specific cargo acceptance, warehouse access, screening arrangements and operating windows must be confirmed before a shipment is tendered.

Airline cargo acceptance Booking, documentation, security status, piece dimensions and chargeable weight are checked against the operating carrier’s conditions.

General cargo handling Routine cargo may be accepted through the local airport handling chain, subject to capacity, packaging and flight-specific restrictions.

Temperature-sensitive cargo Do not assume dedicated cold-room or pharmaceutical handling availability. Our team requests written confirmation of storage and transfer conditions.

Dangerous goods Acceptance depends on the carrier, trained personnel, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and applicable Norwegian and international rules.

Customs and security Export, import, transit and screening arrangements are coordinated according to the shipment route; customs status must be settled before release.

Road feeder coordination For cargo routed through another gateway, our team can assess a road-air combination, with handover points and liability clearly defined in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

The supplied airport record identifies domestic links to Oslo operated by Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle, and regional services to Bergen, Stord and Trondheim associated with Widerøe. Airline schedules and cargo acceptance can change, so our team verifies the current routing before booking.
The supplied record also identifies an international service to Gdańsk operated by Wizz Air and seasonal services to holiday destinations. These passenger routes should not be treated as guaranteed cargo capacity.
For export or import cargo, a practical routing may involve collection at Molde followed by connection through Oslo or another approved European gateway. The exact transit plan depends on flight availability, transfer handling and customs status.
Transit time is affected by booking cut-off, security screening, weekend and holiday schedules, aircraft payload, weather, missed connections and the availability of road feeder capacity. Our team provides a confirmed schedule rather than a generic time promise.

Before quoting a transit commitment, provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready time and any DG, temperature-control or customs requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Molde and the Romsdal district, with road collection planning extending to nearby communities where commercial transport is available.
Regional business cargo: industrial components, engineering parts, maintenance materials, electrical equipment and time-critical replacement items are typical candidates for air freight.
Seafood and food products: chilled or frozen shipments require confirmed temperature handling, packaging validation, acceptance windows and a clear contingency plan.
High-value small consignments: electronics, samples, documents and urgent e-commerce or spare-parts shipments may benefit from a regional airport solution when capacity is available.
Inbound supply chains: shipments for local manufacturers, marine-related businesses and service contractors may be routed through a larger gateway before final delivery to Molde.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline acceptance cut-offs are flight-specific and may be earlier than the published passenger departure time. Our team confirms cargo-ready, screening and handover deadlines directly with the handling chain.
Dangerous goods: batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets, dry ice and equipment containing fuel or residual liquids must be identified before quotation. Classification, packing instructions, marks, labels and declarations must comply with the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and carrier rules.
Customs documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export data and any required permits must match the physical shipment. Norwegian import or export treatment is coordinated with the relevant customs process; release is never assumed.
Special cargo: live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, valuables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring a security-controlled chain need advance approval. Ground storage conditions and acceptance capability must be confirmed in writing.

Shipping Tips

Send booking instructions at least one working day before the intended uplift whenever possible, and earlier for DG, perishables, live animals, oversized cargo or multi-leg routings.
Provide exact piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, commodity description, country of origin, customs value and ready time. Avoid descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” without technical clarification.
Use robust, flight-compatible packaging with clear piece labels, consignee details and handling marks. For temperature-sensitive goods, specify the acceptable temperature range and packaging hold time.
Ask our service team to compare direct regional uplift with a road feeder to a larger gateway. The alternative may offer more schedule resilience, but the additional road leg, handover risk and customs path must be priced and documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Molde Airport, Årø handle international air freight?

It can be considered for international shipments when an airline and handling chain accept the cargo. Available international capacity, route continuity and customs arrangements vary, so our service team confirms the complete routing before acceptance.

Is there a dedicated freighter service from Molde Airport, Årø?

The airport is primarily a regional passenger airport. Do not assume dedicated freighter uplift; our team checks belly capacity or evaluates a road connection to a suitable cargo gateway.

Can chilled seafood or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through the airport?

Potentially, subject to packaging, airline approval, acceptance timing and confirmed temperature-handling capability. A validated contingency plan is recommended because storage conditions and transfer times must be confirmed for each shipment.

How early should dangerous goods be pre-advised?

Pre-advise before booking whenever possible. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing details, labels and declaration where required. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and handling-agent approval.

What is the best alternative if the required uplift is unavailable?

Our team compares the next available regional flight with a road-air solution via an approved Norwegian or European gateway, considering total transit, customs status, screening, cost and delivery reliability.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, location description, operator reference and route information are based primarily on the supplied airport record. Operational details that can change—such as airline schedules, acceptance windows, capacity, handling arrangements, customs procedures and special-cargo availability—must be verified for the specific shipment.

Airport operator and airport information: avinor.no
Norwegian aviation regulatory information: luftfartstilsynet.no
Norwegian customs and import/export information: toll.no
International air cargo standards and dangerous-goods reference framework: iata.org

Our platform uses these sources for institutional and regulatory context; final shipment acceptance, routing, cut-off and transit commitments remain subject to written confirmation from the operating airline, handling agent and relevant authorities.