Vadsø Airport

ENVD / VDS

Vadsø, NO

Last Updated
May 14, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
17 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENVD 142220Z AUTO 10017KT 9999 OVC015/// 03/00 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 127 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,627 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Vadsø Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 17 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 8 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 18:00Z and 23:00Z.

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.

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 ENVD 141400Z 1415/1423 07015KT 9999 FEW020 BKN025 PROB40 TEMPO 1418/1423 10018G28KT BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 70° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NVD
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
3,278 ft 98 ft ASP 87°
14.7 kt 8.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENVD

11,040 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.5%
MVFR
17.6%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
2.7%

Vadsø Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.9%
NE
6.7%
E
3.1%
SE
3.9%
S
8.1%
SW
13.7%
W
30.9%
NW
20%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.9°C
Range: -19°C to 19°C
-19°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,040 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vadsø Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENVD
IATA Code: VDS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 127 ft MSL

Location

City: Vadsø
Country: NO
Latitude: 70.065300°
Longitude: 29.844700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,278 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vadsø Airport

Overview

Vadsø Airport serves the municipality of Vadsø in northeastern Norway, located at 70.065300N, 29.844700E. Situated at 127 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote Arctic region. The airport supports regional connectivity in Finnmark county, an area characterized by challenging geographical conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Vadsø Airport demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 67.1% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 11.5 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 44 knots. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 19°C, with a mean temperature of -0.2°C, indicating potential for icing and challenging winter operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 is 3,278 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to take advantage of the consistent westerly wind patterns. Its geographical location at 70 degrees north presents unique challenges including potential polar maritime weather influences and rapidly changing atmospheric conditions. The airport experiences minimal calm wind conditions, with only 0.9% of observations showing no wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 7.2 knots. September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (2.3% of observations).

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.