Oslo (PG City)

The Flight Experience Oslo offers a flight experience defined by the harmony between nature and modern architecture. The city sits at the head of the massive, 100km-long Oslofjord, surrounded by the dense green forests of the Nordmarka.

For virtual pilots, the primary gateway is Oslo Gardermoen (ENGM). It is one of the most efficient airports in Europe, designed specifically to handle heavy winter operations. Flying here in the winter months is visually stunning; the photogrammetry captures the "blue hour" light of the North perfectly, with the snow-covered pine forests contrasting against the warm glow of the city lights.

Visual Highlights

• Holmenkollen Ski Jump: This is the undisputed king of VFR landmarks in Oslo. Perched high on a hill overlooking the city, this massive steel cantilever structure is visible from miles away.

• The Opera House: Located right on the waterfront, this building is designed to look like an iceberg rising from the fjord. Its angled white marble roof is a distinct geometric shape that stands out against the dark water.

• The Barcode Project: A row of narrow, high-rise buildings in the Bjørvika district. They look like a barcode from the air and provide a modern, vertical contrast to the lower historic buildings.

• Munch Museum (Lambda): Just next to the Opera House, this grey, bent tower dominates the waterfront skyline. Its unique "kink" at the top makes it instantly recognizable.

• Oscarsborg Fortress: Situated on two small islands in the narrowest part of the fjord (Drøbak Sound), this historic fortress is a perfect visual gate for pilots flying VFR up the fjord toward the city.

Pilot’s Note: For a historic aviation experience, visit Kjeller Airport (ENKJ) just east of the city. Opened in 1912, it is one of the oldest airports in the world. It is a dedicated GA hub with a tight pattern surrounded by suburbs. The approach offers a completely different, small-scale perspective of the region compared to the massive runways of Gardermoen.