Andøya Airport, Andenes

ENAN / ANX

Andenes, NO

Last Updated
May 14, 23:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
23:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
11 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENAN 142350Z AUTO 12011KT 9999 -RA FEW049/// 07/05 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 43 ft
FEW 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,943 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Andøya Airport, Andenes is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 11 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°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.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 21:00Z and 02:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD ENAN 142129Z 1421/1518 09012KT 9999 -RA SCT045 BECMG 1422/1424 16015KT TEMPO 1421/1502 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NAN
03
21
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,486 ft 148 ft ASP 32°
0.4 kt 11.0 kt
88° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
8,097 ft 148 ft ASP 150°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENAN

11,020 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.8%
MVFR
18.8%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
1.7%

Andøya Airport, Andenes typically experiences VFR conditions 74.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 12 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 12 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
5.1%
E
6.2%
SE
13.9%
S
36.3%
SW
13.6%
W
10.6%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -14°C to 19°C
-14°C 19°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt

Statistics computed from 11,020 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Andøya Airport, Andenes - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENAN
IATA Code: ANX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 43 ft MSL

Location

City: Andenes
Country: NO
Latitude: 69.292503°
Longitude: 16.144199°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,486 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 8,097 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Andøya Airport, Andenes

Overview

Andøya Airport serves the municipality of Andenes in northern Norway, located at 69.292503°N, 16.144199°E. As a medium-sized airport situated at 43 ft above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Andøya region. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary runway 14/32 at 8,097 ft and a secondary runway 03/21 at 5,486 ft.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Andøya Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 74.6% of observations supporting VFR operations. Meteorological data indicates consistent southern winds averaging 12.1 knots, with temperature ranges from -14°C to 19°C. Pilots can expect highly reliable flying conditions, with only 4.5% of observations requiring instrument flight rules and minimal fog occurrence.

Notable Features

The airport's high-latitude location at 69.29°N presents unique geographical characteristics typical of northern Norwegian coastal regions. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and moderate average crosswind values of 7.7 knots for runway 03/21 and 7.1 knots for runway 14/32. The airport's coastal positioning influences its consistent meteorological patterns.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing southern winds (180°) suggest runway orientation favors approaches from the north and south. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal restrictions. January, September, and October statistically offer the most favorable visual meteorological conditions for operations at Andøya Airport.

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.