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Weather Briefing
IFRHalmstad Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with clear skies and 3.3 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (280°) at 10 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 3.3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
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7,419 ft | 131 ft | ASP | 6° |
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90° angle
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Weather Statistics - ESMT
13,371 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Halmstad Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, September.
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Statistics computed from 13,371 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Halmstad Airport - Airport Information
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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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