Katteklippan

Katteklippan (The Cat Rock) is an island in the Stormöyene archipelago, mostly known for accomodating the Stormöyene International Airport. Katteklippan was mostly uninhabited until 1940, when a lease treaty was struck with the US government. US Army Engineers exploited the shallow waters just outside the island to construct a forward airbase, which became an important strategic element in Atlantic warfare.

In 1950, the airfield was returned to the Stormöyene government, which expanded it to become the international airport of the archipelago. Apart from the airport and its supporting functions, Katteklippan features housing and some light industries. The population is 8,500 with a population density of 4850/km2.

Geography
Large parts of Katteklippan's eastern part has been levelled to reclaim land for the runway and the airport. Before 9-11, the hill of Kattberget was a popular spot for watching planes landing and taking off.

Transport
Stormöyene International Airport is a busy airport with daily flights to New York, London, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, as well as destinations in the rest of Europe and North America.

All main islands, excepting Söderöya and Frelseöya, are connected by ferry to Katteklippan.

Notable towns and neighbourhoods
Flygstaden - A densely packed logistics and services area next to the airport. It is also the site of Stormoyene's latest desalination plant.

Svarta Branten - The main residential community of the island. Plagued by jet noise, the area is mostly popular with ground personell and other airport-related workers.