Florø Airport

ENFL / FRO

Florø, NO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
16 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENFL 040850Z 19016KT 9999 -SHRA FEW004 SCT007 BKN010 13/12 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 37 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 700 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
437 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
737 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,037 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Florø Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 16 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 14-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°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 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 15:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 ENFL 040500Z 0406/0415 19015KT 9999 FEW012 BKN025 TEMPO 0406/0415 4000 SHRA BKN012 SCT018CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NFL
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
4,144 ft 98 ft ASP 71°
8.0 kt 13.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENFL

13,382 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
23.6%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
0.6%

Florø Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -8°C and 22°C with an average of 7.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
E
28.9%
N
6.8%
S
19.8%
W
4.2%
NE
3.1%
NW
6.4%
SE
20.6%
SW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -8°C to 22°C
-8°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

July January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,382 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Florø Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENFL
IATA Code: FRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 37 ft MSL

Location

City: Florø
Country: NO
Latitude: 61.583599°
Longitude: 5.024720°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,144 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Florø Airport

Overview

Florø Airport serves the coastal community of Florø in western Norway, providing essential air connectivity for the region. Located at an elevation of 37 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport supports regional aviation needs with its single runway 07/25, measuring 4,144 feet of asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Florø Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 74% of observations reporting VFR and 22.9% MVFR. The prevailing easterly winds average 11.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from -8°C to 22°C and an average of 7.1°C. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location in western Norway presents unique geographical considerations for pilots. Wind patterns are consistently from the east (90 degrees), with a maximum recorded wind speed of 42 knots. The runway exhibits 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 8 knots during typical operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September, January, and October offer the best VFR conditions for operations. The runway's east-west orientation (07/25) aligns well with prevailing wind patterns, minimizing crosswind challenges. With calm conditions occurring only 1.4% of the time, pilots can generally expect consistent wind conditions during approach and departure.

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.