Værøy Heliport

ENVR / VRY

Værøy, NO

Last Updated
May 14, 13:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
13:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
17 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENVR 141320Z 02017KT 9999 VCSH NSC 08/04 Q1000

Weather Briefing

VFR

Værøy Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 17 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NVR
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
194 ft 112 ft Asphalt
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENVR

889 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.7%
MVFR
29.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
3%

Værøy Heliport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 14.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 19°C with an average of 5.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 14.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.1%
N
10.7%
S
22.9%
W
7%
NE
15.1%
NW
7.7%
SE
9.5%
SW
12.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.2°C
Range: -4°C to 19°C
-4°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.8 kt

Statistics computed from 889 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Værøy Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENVR
IATA Code: VRY
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Værøy
Country: NO
Latitude: 67.654555°
Longitude: 12.727257°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 194 ft
Width: 112 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Værøy Heliport

Værøy Heliport (ENVR/VRY) is located in Værøy, NO at an elevation of 12 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 194 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 63.7% of the time based on 889 observations, ENVR requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 7.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENVR come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 14.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.1%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, April, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 19°C (66°F), averaging 5.2°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.12 to 10.12 inHg (343-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 889 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.