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Ramnan (Alomar observatory), Andøya


ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals

weather

Andøya is unfortunately known for its not so good weather. Visit https://www.yr.no for the latest weather report. There is also possible to check out the METAR or AIRMET for Andøya airport. Alomar observatory also has its own weather station where it's possible to see real time wind etc. Link to the weather station on Alomar: http://128.39.135.4/weatherstation.

access

Access by foot from Bjørndalen parking. A 25 minutes walk up the mountain road to the observatory.

regulation

- Contact Andøya tower before flying. Telephone: 76116272, or check out www.ippc.no for updated information about opening hours etc. If the airport is closed, you can fly without any problems. - No driving up to the observatory unless given permission by local authority. - No landing on Bleik golf range. - No landing at Bjørndalen shooting range.

Take off

Alternative take offs

- Ramnan NW
- Ramnan South east