Gällivare Airport

ESNG / GEV

Gällivare, SE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 07:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
07:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
9,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNG 040720Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 SCT078/// BKN098/// 17/09 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,027 ft
SCT 7,800 ft AGL
BKN 9,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,827 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,827 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Gällivare Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
SNG
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 5,623 ft 148 ft ASP 117° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESNG

13,183 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
9.5%
LIFR
6.8%

Gällivare Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.3%
N
7.1%
S
11.6%
W
14.9%
NE
2.8%
NW
30.9%
SE
10.5%
SW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.1°C
Range: -33°C to 23°C
-33°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

July April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 13,183 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gällivare Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNG
IATA Code: GEV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,027 ft MSL

Location

City: Gällivare
Country: SE
Latitude: 67.132401°
Longitude: 20.814600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,623 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Gällivare Airport

Overview

Gällivare Airport serves the municipality of Gällivare in northern Sweden, located at 67.132401, 20.814600 with an elevation of 1027 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Arctic region, supporting regional and commercial aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences significant weather variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 62.5% of observations. Winter temperatures average -7.9°C, ranging from -31°C to 9°C, presenting challenging cold weather operations. Wind patterns are predominantly northwest at 315°, with an average speed of 5.7 knots and occasional gusts up to 37 knots.

Notable Features

Situated in northern Sweden's subarctic landscape, Gällivare Airport features a single runway 12/30 measuring 5623 feet with an asphalt surface. The airport's high latitude and elevation contribute to unique meteorological conditions, with potential for rapid weather changes typical of Arctic environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a low average crosswind of 2.4 knots. Pilots should note the best VFR months are November, September, and December, with minimal fog occurrence (1.8%) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.