The Norwegian Aviation Museum (Norsk Luftfartsmuseum) is located in Bodø, Norway, and is one of the largest and most comprehensive aviation museums in Scandinavia. It provides an in-depth look at Norway’s civil and military aviation history, as well as global advancements in flight technology.
Norsk Luftfartsmuseum
+ 47 75 50 78 50
Monday – Friday 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday – Sunday 11:00 – 17:00
Closed during christmas holidays, January, Easter, 1st of May and 17th of May
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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103 LN-ORW/JT-O 079 597 LN-KKW LN-MAF LN-FAF LN-TVY 712 57-2247 FP535/X 053 141 TD753/KK-T V0184/ZK-U AM-O LN-LMN LN-PAB 163/DM-L LN-GGV 0132219/3 349 LN-SUC 674 N5641/HE-G LN-GAH LN-DBW 4D+AM 4N+EH LN-DAF 33 LN-GGS 801 4576 56-6953 LN-OS. 8570/BS-M 53-1206/FN-D 102 908 16/141 LN-BND LN-HAK 835 52-8465/MU-P 51-17047/AZ-A MH350/FN-T N-40 207 | Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander
Avro 504K Bell 47G Bell UH-1B Iroquois Bell UH-1H Iroquois Boeing 737-3K9 Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander Cessna 150 Cessna 337D Super Skymaster Cessna O-1A Bird Dog Cessna T-37B Tweety Bird Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Dassault Falcon 20ECM de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth de Havilland DH.98 MosquitoT.3 de Havilland Vampire FB.52 de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter de Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin Otter de Havilland Canada UC-64A Beaver Fairchild PT-26B-FE Cornell FES 530 Lehrmeister Focke-Wulff FW190A-3/U3 Fokker C.VD Fokker F.28-1000 General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon Gloster Gladiator II Grunau 9 Honningstad C 5 Polar Junkers Ju-88A-4 Junkers Ju-88D-1 Junkers Ju-52/3m Kjeller F.F.9 Kaie I Let L-13 Blanik Lockheed CF-104 Starfighter Lockheed P-3N Orion Lockheed U-2CT MBB Bolkow 105DBS-5 North American T-6J Harvard North American F-86F Sabre Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter Petlyakov Pe-2 FT (cockpit) Piper PA-22 Colt Piper PA-28-140B Cherokee Piper L-18C Super Cub Republic F-84G Thunderjet Republic RF-84F Thunderflash Supermarine Spitfire LF.Mk.IXe VL Sääski II (replica) Westland Lynx Mk.86 |
Stored aircraft
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– – 588/MV WD955/EM – – J-4027 – – 67-0333/GA 34 891 54-1245/RI-Z LN-AEX 32545/31 AR-120 55 – | Arado Ar66 C
Bell P-39 Q5 Airacobra Curtiss P-40N Warhawk Dassault Mirage III E English Electric Canberra T.17A Fairey Albacore FES 530 Focke Wulf Fw 58C-2 Weihe Hawker Hunter F.58 Hawker Hurricane I (wreck) Larsen Special II McDonnell F-4E Phantom II Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21SPS North American F-86K Sabre Piper PA-23-250 Aztec C Saab J 32D Lansen Saab RF-35 Draken Scheibe Bergfalke II Schleicher K-7 |
Norsk Luftfartsmuseum Overview
The museum is divided into two main sections:
- Civil Aviation Hall:
- Displays covering the history of commercial and private aviation in Norway, including the importance of air travel in connecting remote parts of the country.
- Aircraft such as the de Havilland DH.60 Moth.
- Exhibits explore the role of aviation in Arctic and coastal Norway, emergency medical flights, and air tourism.
- Military Aviation Hall:
- Showcases Norway’s military aviation history, including its role during World War II, the Cold War, and modern defense.
- Aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon are prominently displayed.
- Interactive exhibits highlight key events, such as Norway’s resistance during WWII and the role of NATO.
Key Features
- Interactive Exhibits: Simulators and hands-on activities let visitors experience what it’s like to pilot an aircraft or control air traffic.
- Cold War Gallery: A dedicated area focused on the tension between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, particularly in northern Europe.
- Research and Education: The Norsk Luftfartsmuseum serves as an educational hub, promoting knowledge of aviation history and technology through workshops and lectures.
Unique Architecture
The building itself is shaped like a giant propeller, making it a landmark in Bodø. This design symbolizes the museum’s focus on both civil and military aviation.
Photos Ruud Boots