Ørland Airport

ENOL / OLA

Ørland, NO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
10 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENOL 040150Z 15010KT 9999 -RA FEW008 SCT030 BKN040 11/09 Q1013 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 28 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
828 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,028 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,028 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ørland Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: RADZ, Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with RADZ between 00:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (28 ft)
Pressure Alt
36 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -437 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENOL 032300Z 0400/0424 20008KT 9999 FEW008 BKN020 TEMPO 0400/0415 4000 RADZ BKN009 TEMPO 0415/0424 14012KT SHRA SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:09Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NOL
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,755 ft 148 ft ASP 154°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENOL

13,374 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
13.9%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
1.1%

Ørland Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 13.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 13.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
12%
N
5.2%
S
4.2%
W
15.5%
NE
2.7%
NW
5.9%
SE
43.3%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -10°C to 23°C
-10°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

July January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 13,374 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ørland Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENOL
IATA Code: OLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Ørland
Country: NO
Latitude: 63.698898°
Longitude: 9.604000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,755 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ørland Airport

Overview

Ørland Airport serves the Trøndelag region in central Norway, located at 63.698898, 9.604000 with an elevation of 28 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional aviation needs with a substantial 10,755 ft asphalted runway capable of handling various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ørland Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with VFR conditions present 79.2% of the time. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from -10°C to 22°C and an average of 5.6°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135°, averaging 13.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 45 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) benefits from highly favorable wind alignments, with winds supporting runway operations 100% of the time. Geographical positioning near the Norwegian coast contributes to predictable wind patterns, with minimal periods of calm conditions (only 0.4% of observations). Visibility remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with rare instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 presents an optimal approach environment with an average crosswind of just 7.3 knots. Pilots can expect most favorable VFR conditions during January, September, and October, with consistent wind patterns facilitating straightforward navigation and landing procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.