Stockholm-Bromma Airport

ESSB / BMA

Stockholm, SE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
09:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
10 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESSB 040950Z 32010KT 280V350 9999 BKN028 19/12 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 47 ft
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,847 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Stockholm-Bromma Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 10 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-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 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 7 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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 ESSB 040830Z 0409/0416 33010KT 9999 BKN020 PROB40 0410/0414 SCT020TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSB
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
5,472 ft 148 ft ASP 125°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESSB

13,280 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.7%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
11.1%
LIFR
4.7%

Stockholm-Bromma Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.5%
N
10.2%
S
15.9%
W
17.1%
NE
3.9%
NW
9.1%
SE
13.5%
SW
14.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -16°C to 29°C
-16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 13,280 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stockholm-Bromma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSB
IATA Code: BMA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Stockholm
Country: SE
Latitude: 59.354401°
Longitude: 17.941700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,472 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stockholm-Bromma Airport

Overview

Stockholm-Bromma Airport serves as an important medium-sized airport located in Sweden's capital city. Situated at 47 feet MSL and positioned at coordinates 59.354401, 17.941700, the airport provides critical aviation services for the Stockholm metropolitan area. Its single runway 12/30 stretches 5,472 feet and is asphalted, accommodating various general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bromma demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 54.3% of the time. Pilots should anticipate moderate meteorological challenges, with marginal VFR conditions occurring 21.9% of observations and instrument flight rules 16.8% of the time. The prevailing wind from the south (180°) averages 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots, and calm conditions present 5.4% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location offers relatively stable visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of severely restricted visibility. Fog is infrequent, occurring only 2.1% of observations. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 22°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates consistent wind favorability, with 100% of winds aligned with the runway heading. Average crosswind remains moderate at 4.2 knots, providing predictable approach conditions. Pilots will find September through November optimal for visual flight operations, with the most stable weather patterns during these months.

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.