Halmstad Airport

ESMT / HAD

Halmstad, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESMT 142320Z AUTO 17006KT 9999 BKN085/// BKN170/// 08/04 Q0997

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 101 ft
BKN 8,500 ft AGL
BKN 17,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,601 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,101 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Halmstad Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 6 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMT
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
7,419 ft 131 ft ASP
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - ESMT

11,044 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.7%
MVFR
22.9%
IFR
8%
LIFR
9.5%

Halmstad Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
11.5%
E
22.1%
SE
14.6%
S
13.6%
SW
11.8%
W
13.4%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -19°C to 23°C
-19°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,044 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Halmstad Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESMT
IATA Code: HAD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 101 ft MSL

Location

City: Halmstad
Country: SE
Latitude: 56.691101°
Longitude: 12.820200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,419 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Halmstad Airport

Overview

Halmstad Airport serves the coastal city of Halmstad in southeastern Sweden, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at 56.691101, 12.820200 with an elevation of 101 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for southeastern Swedish regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Halmstad Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 53.5% of observed periods. Seasonal temperature ranges span from -16°C to 23°C, with an average of 5.9°C, while wind patterns consistently trend from the east at an average of 9.4 knots with maximum gusts reaching 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (01/19) measuring 7,419 feet with an asphalt surface, oriented to capitalize on the prevailing easterly wind conditions. Calm wind periods are rare, occurring in only 0.7% of observations, which provides consistent predictability for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations at 100% of recorded observations. Average crosswind components are modest at 6.1 knots, with September through November offering the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions based on historical meteorological data.

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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.