Skellefteå Airport

ESNS / SFT

Skellefteå, SE

Last Updated
Jul 6, 00:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
00:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNS 060050Z AUTO 00000KT 8000 BCFG FEW059/// 12/11 Q0999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 157 ft
FEW 5,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,057 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Skellefteå Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,900 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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 2 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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 ESNS 051430Z 0515/0517 08010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNS
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,268 ft 148 ft ASP 106°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
106° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESNS

13,353 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.3%
MVFR
8.6%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
10.6%

Skellefteå Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
9.5%
S
18.4%
W
31%
NE
4.8%
NW
7.1%
SE
5.2%
SW
15.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.7°C
Range: -30°C to 25°C
-30°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

July May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 13,353 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Skellefteå Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNS
IATA Code: SFT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 157 ft MSL

Location

City: Skellefteå
Country: SE
Latitude: 64.624802°
Longitude: 21.076900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,268 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Skellefteå Airport

Overview

Skellefteå Airport serves the urban region in northern Sweden, located at 64.624802, 21.076900 with an elevation of 157 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations in the Västerbotten county area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESNS demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions present 54.7% of the time. Temperature ranges dramatically from -28°C to 21°C, with an average of -0.2°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must carefully prepare for.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 measures 8,268 feet of asphalt surface and experiences predominantly westerly winds averaging 6.8 knots. The airport's location in northern Sweden suggests potential for challenging winter conditions, with low visibility and potential icing concerns during colder months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4 knots. Pilots should note that instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions occur 33.4% of the time, with September, October, and November offering the most consistently favorable visual meteorological 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.