A Widerøe flight from Tromsø could not land at Hammerfest Airport today. Severe weather and snow conditions forced flight WF 904 to continue to Alta instead. The aircraft was scheduled to land at 11:50 AM.
Passengers needing to disembark in Hammerfest will be accommodated. The airline is arranging bus transport from Alta for affected travelers. Company spokesperson Lina Lindegaard Carlsen confirmed they are working on solutions.
One passenger confirmed bus arrangements are being organized. The diversion highlights the challenging weather conditions in Northern Norway during winter months. Flights in this region frequently face disruptions when severe weather hits.
Hammerfest sits well above the Arctic Circle where winter weather can change rapidly. The town is one of Norway's northernmost settlements with approximately 10,000 residents. Such flight diversions occur several times each winter season.
Air travel remains essential for connectivity in remote Arctic communities. When flights cannot land, ground transportation becomes the only alternative. The incident shows how weather still dictates travel plans in Norway's far north.