Hemavan Airport

ESUT / HMV

Hemavan, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 12:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
12:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
16 kt
80° G27 kt
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESUT 141220Z AUTO 08016G27KT 050V120 7000 -RA ///045/// 06/05 Q0994

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Hemavan Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 16 knots with gusts to 27 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 15-knot crosswind component (gusting to 25 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
SUT
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,254 ft 98 ft ASP 152°
5.5 kt 15.0 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 - ESUT

10,919 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.6%
MVFR
30.5%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
6.4%

Hemavan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
1.7%
E
7.5%
SE
36.1%
S
14%
SW
1.3%
W
8.3%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.5°C
Range: -32°C to 18°C
-32°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

May April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,919 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hemavan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESUT
IATA Code: HMV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,503 ft MSL

Location

City: Hemavan
Country: SE
Latitude: 65.806099°
Longitude: 15.082800°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,254 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hemavan Airport

Hemavan Airport (ESUT/HMV) is located in Hemavan, SE at an elevation of 1,503 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 5,254 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 55.6% of the time based on 10,919 observations, ESUT requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ESUT come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 8.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -32°C (-26°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging -2.5°C (28°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.77 to 10.31 inHg (331-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,919 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.