Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka

ENST / SSJ

Alstahaug, NO

Last Updated
May 15, 07:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
07:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
15 kt
150° G29 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENST 150720Z 15015G29KT 090V180 9999 FEW045 12/02 Q1000 RMK WIND 0300FT 14025G35KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 56 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,556 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 15 knots with gusts to 29 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component (gusting to 22 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

QNH
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (56 ft)
Pressure Alt
454 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 107 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENST 150500Z 1506/1515 15012G24KT 9999 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NST
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
4,619 ft 98 ft ASP 25°
9.6 kt 11.5 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENST

10,791 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.5%
MVFR
17.8%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.5%

Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka typically experiences VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
17.4%
E
18.1%
SE
5.2%
S
31.9%
SW
10.7%
W
5%
NW
1.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.1°C
Range: -11°C to 23°C
-11°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,791 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENST
IATA Code: SSJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 56 ft MSL

Location

City: Alstahaug
Country: NO
Latitude: 65.956802°
Longitude: 12.468900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,619 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka

Overview

Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka serves the Alstahaug region in northern Norway, providing essential air transportation for the local community. Located at 65.956802, 12.468900 and elevated at 56 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport connects the coastal area with broader transportation networks.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 79.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 16.2% of flights. Winds are typically from the south (180°) at an average of 9.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 36 knots and calm periods at 6.7%. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 23°C, with an average of 4.7°C, indicating significant seasonal variation.

Notable Features

The single runway 02/20 is 4,619 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing adequate length for medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing weather conditions, with wind patterns and visibility being critical factors for safe operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.4 knots. January, September, and October represent the best months for VFR flying, offering the most consistent meteorological conditions for pilots approaching the 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.