Sandane Airport, Anda

ENSD / SDN

Sandane, NO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSD 040950Z 10004KT 070V180 9999 -RA FEW007 SCT030 BKN040 12/11 Q1014 RMK WIND RWY 26 VRB02KT WIND 1126FT 08005KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 196 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
896 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,196 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,196 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sandane Airport, Anda 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 east (100°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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 7 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain.

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.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (196 ft)
Pressure Alt
174 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -139 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSD 040800Z 0409/0416 05005KT 9999 -SHRA FEW015 BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers 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: 08
3,182 ft 98 ft ASP 85°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENSD

13,406 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.3%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
2%
LIFR
2.5%

Sandane Airport, Anda enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 15.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
20.7%
N
3.4%
S
13.1%
W
5.4%
NE
10.4%
NW
8.2%
SE
20.3%
SW
3.1%

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: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

July May September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 13,406 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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 13,406 weather observations, ENSD experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.3% 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 E (90°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (15.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. 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 July, May, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 6.1°C (43°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 13,406 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.