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Climate Threat at Svalbard Airport

Climate Threat at Svalbard Airport – Runway Is Sinking Svalbard Airport, located on Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago and known as the world’s northernmost airport with scheduled flights, is under threat due to climate change. Built on permafrost in the 1970s, the 2,300-meter runway is losing its stability as the region warms. Airport Director Ragnhild Kommisrud stated that during summer, the runway…