Police to Enforce Access Ban on Andøya During Rocket Launch from Andøya Spaceport

The Nordland police will implement a traffic ban on Andøya if a rocket launch occurs next week from Andøya Spaceport. The launch window is from Monday to Sunday. The ban will be enforced from 11:00 until midnight on the launch day and will be announced one hour prior. Exceptions are made for military, ambulance, police, search and rescue operations. The police have adjusted the access ban area following new safety calculations requested by Andøya Spaceport.

Published Mar 21, 2026

The Nordland police plan to enforce a traffic ban on Andøya during a potential rocket launch from Andøya Spaceport next week, with a launch window from Monday to Sunday. The ban will be in effect from 11:00 to midnight on the launch day, announced one hour in advance via the police log.

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The ban is for public safety during the operation, excluding military, ambulance, police, and rescue operations. Following a request from Andøya Spaceport, the police have updated the ban's area based on new safety calculations. All individuals in the vicinity are advised to consult the new map to avoid breaching the ban.