Sandane Airport, Anda

ENSD / SDN

Sandane, NO

Last Updated
May 14, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
18:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
988 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSD 141820Z 31006KT 270V350 9999 VCSH FEW009 SCT024 09/06 Q0988 RERA RMK WIND RWY 26 27008KT WIND 1126FT 30004KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 196 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,096 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,596 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sandane Airport, Anda is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 900 ft, scattered at 2,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 7 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Rain. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

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
988 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (196 ft)
Pressure Alt
954 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 281 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSD 141400Z 1415/1422 32010KT 9999 -RA FEW020 BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 1415/1418 RA BKN014 BECMG 1417/1419 14006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSD
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
3,182 ft 98 ft ASP 85°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENSD

11,074 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.8%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
3%

Sandane Airport, Anda enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 14.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.6%
NE
9.5%
E
21.5%
SE
23.3%
S
13.6%
SW
2.8%
W
4.8%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -10°C to 23°C
-10°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,074 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sandane Airport, Anda - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSD
IATA Code: SDN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 196 ft MSL

Location

City: Sandane
Country: NO
Latitude: 61.830002°
Longitude: 6.105830°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,182 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sandane Airport, Anda

Sandane Airport, Anda (ENSD/SDN) is located in Sandane, NO at an elevation of 196 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 3,182 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 11,074 weather observations, ENSD experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENSD come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 4.6°C (40°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.69 to 10.42 inHg (328-353 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,074 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.