Lycksele Airport

ESNL / LYC

Lycksele, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
13 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNL 141520Z AUTO 15013KT 120V180 9999 FEW011/// SCT016/// BKN018/// 07/04 Q0998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 705 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,805 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,305 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,505 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lycksele Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 13 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNL
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
6,564 ft 98 ft ASP 142°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESNL

11,020 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.4%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
9.4%

Lycksele Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -35°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 11.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
1.5%
E
6.6%
SE
28.3%
S
5.3%
SW
3.8%
W
19.5%
NW
20.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.4°C
Range: -35°C to 20°C
-35°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

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

Lycksele Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNL
IATA Code: LYC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 705 ft MSL

Location

City: Lycksele
Country: SE
Latitude: 64.548302°
Longitude: 18.716200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 6,564 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lycksele Airport

Overview

Lycksele Airport serves the Västerbotten region in northern Sweden, providing critical transportation infrastructure for a rural area. Located at 64.548302, 18.716200 and elevated at 705 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport supports regional connectivity in a challenging northern environment. The airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 6,564 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lycksele demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 55.5% of the time. Winter operations are challenging, with temperatures ranging from -34°C to 20°C and an average of -2.9°C. Winds predominantly from the southeast (135°) average 6.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 37 knots and calm periods occurring 10.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in northern Sweden introduces unique operational considerations for pilots. Runway 14/32 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 2.5 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Fog is minimal, occurring in less than 1% of observations. The runway's substantial 6,564-foot length provides ample landing and takeoff space, with wind conditions typically supporting predictable approach and departure patterns.

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.