Arvidsjaur Airport

ESNX / AJR

Arvidsjaur, SE

Last Updated
May 15, 01:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
01:20Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
9 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNX 150120Z AUTO 13009KT 9999 BKN007/// OVC014/// 04/04 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,245 ft
BKN 700 ft AGL
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,945 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,645 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Arvidsjaur Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 9 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 700 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 4°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.

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
SNX
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,201 ft 148 ft ASP 128°
8.9 kt 1.6 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 - ESNX

11,093 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.2%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
12.2%

Arvidsjaur Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 24.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
4%
E
7.5%
SE
16.8%
S
13%
SW
6.9%
W
21.2%
NW
23.1%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.6°C
Range: -35°C to 18°C
-35°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

May April March

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 11,093 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arvidsjaur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNX
IATA Code: AJR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,245 ft MSL

Location

City: Arvidsjaur
Country: SE
Latitude: 65.590302°
Longitude: 19.281900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,201 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arvidsjaur Airport

Overview

Arvidsjaur Airport serves the northern Swedish region of Västerbotten, located at 65.590302N, 19.281900E with an elevation of 1,245 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote, northern landscape, supporting regional and potential military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 56.2% of the time and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR/LIFR) accounting for approximately 32.8% of observations. Average temperatures hover around -3.6°C, with extreme ranges from -35°C to 18°C, indicating challenging winter flying conditions and potential icing risks.

Notable Features

The single runway (12/30) extends 8,201 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Wind conditions provide near-100% favorable alignment for runway 12/30, with a modest average crosswind of 2.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

September through December offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions, with minimal fog (2.5% occurrence) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. Pilots should anticipate potential winter weather challenges, prepare for potential instrument conditions, and leverage the runway's favorable wind alignment for safer approaches and departures.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.