Hagshult Air Base

ESMV

, SE

Last Updated
May 15, 01:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
01:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESMV 150120Z AUTO 15004KT 9999 NCD 04/02 Q0998

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SMV
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,726 ft 131 ft ASP 43°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESMV

11,008 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.1%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
15.6%
LIFR
11.8%

Hagshult Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
13.2%
E
14.6%
SE
7.2%
S
20.3%
SW
17.7%
W
7.9%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -22°C to 23°C
-22°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,008 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hagshult Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESMV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 556 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: SE
Latitude: 57.292194°
Longitude: 14.136792°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,726 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hagshult Air Base

Hagshult Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the SE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Hagshult Air Base (ESMV) is located in , SE at an elevation of 556 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 6,726 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 50.1% of the time based on 11,008 observations, ESMV requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 27.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESMV come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, May, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 3.3°C (38°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.73 to 10.22 inHg (330-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,008 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.