Säve Airport

ESGP / GSE

Göteborg, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESGP 141520Z AUTO 18008KT 9999 DZ FEW019/// BKN028/// OVC039/// 08/06 Q0992

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
OVC 3,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,959 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,859 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,959 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Säve Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 8 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light RADZ, Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 15:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

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 ESGP 141430Z 1415/1424 22008KT 9999 -RADZ OVC020 TEMPO 1415/1416 RA BKN012 BKN020CB TEMPO 1415/1418 19015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light RADZ

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SGP
01
19 ✈️
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,560 ft 148 ft ASP
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,858 ft 98 ft ASP 44°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESGP

11,019 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.5%
MVFR
19.5%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
11.6%

Säve Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 12.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
10.4%
E
13.6%
SE
12%
S
22.4%
SW
9.8%
W
10.6%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -21°C to 23°C
-21°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

May September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Säve Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESGP
IATA Code: GSE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Göteborg
Country: SE
Latitude: 57.774700°
Longitude: 11.870400°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,560 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 2,858 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Säve Airport

Overview

Säve Airport is located near Göteborg, Sweden, serving as a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways. Positioned at 59 ft above mean sea level, the airport offers strategic aviation infrastructure for the Göteborg region, supporting various flight operations in western Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Säve Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 50.3% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate meteorological challenges, with Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occurring 39.9% of the time. The temperature range spans from -21°C to 23°C, with an average of 5.5°C, indicating potential seasonal weather extremes.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 01/19 at 3,560 feet and 04/22 at 2,858 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Winds predominantly originate from the south (180°) at an average speed of 8.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 11.5% of the time, providing relatively stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.5 and 4.8 knots respectively. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for flight planning. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility, supporting generally reliable approach conditions.

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.