Stavanger Airport Forus

Consolidation of operations. All helicopter traffic, which primarily served the offshore oil and gas industry, was moved to the main Stavanger Airport, Sola (ENZV) a few kilometers away. This move centralized aviation services, improved logistics, and streamlined operations for the region.

The site is now completely redeveloped as the Forus Næringspark (Forus Business Park). It is one of Norway's largest and most important business hubs, home to the headquarters and major offices of numerous national and international companies, particularly within the energy, oil, gas, and technology sectors. There are no remaining traces of any runway or heliport; the area is covered by office buildings, roads, and commercial infrastructure.

The site has a two-fold historical significance.
1. **Original Airport (1920s-1937):** Forus was the location of Stavanger's first airport, established as a seaplane base in 1920. It was a pioneering facility for the region, handling early air mail and passenger routes operated by companies like Det Norske Luftfartsrederi (a predecessor to SAS). It established Stavanger as an early node in Norway's aviation network before being superseded by the modern Sola airport.
2. **Heliport (c. 1970s-1999):** Following the discovery of oil in the North Sea, the Forus area was developed into a major business park. A private heliport (ENFO) was established here to serve the burgeoning offshore industry. It became a critical piece of infrastructure, used by major oil companies like Statoil (now Equinor), whose headquarters were located nearby, to transport personnel to and from offshore platforms. It was one of the busiest heliports in the world during its peak.

Zero. There are no plans or prospects for reopening an airport or heliport at this location. The land is now extremely valuable and densely developed as a critical economic business park. All of the region's comprehensive aviation needs are served by the nearby Stavanger Airport, Sola (ENZV), which has extensive facilities for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.