Dala Airport

ESSD / BLE

Borlange, SE

Last Updated
May 14, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESSD 141520Z 12010KT 9999 SCT022 SCT070 11/07 Q0993

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 503 ft
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,703 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,503 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dala Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 10 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,200 ft, scattered at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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 2 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: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 14:00Z and 16:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 15:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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 ESSD 141330Z 1414/1416 15012KT 9999 SCT010 BKN030 TEMPO 1414/1416 SHRA BKN020CB PROB40 1415/1416 4000 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSD
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
7,579 ft 148 ft ASP 133°
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 - ESSD

11,053 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.9%
MVFR
23.7%
IFR
14.2%
LIFR
8.2%

Dala Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 6.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
3.8%
E
12.3%
SE
7.7%
S
14.8%
SW
15.2%
W
22.4%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.2°C
Range: -24°C to 24°C
-24°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dala Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSD
IATA Code: BLE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 503 ft MSL

Location

City: Borlange
Country: SE
Latitude: 60.422001°
Longitude: 15.515200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 7,579 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dala Airport

Overview

Dala Airport serves the Borlange region in Sweden, situated at an elevation of 503 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (14/32) measuring 7,579 feet, it provides important aviation infrastructure for central Sweden. The airport's coordinates (60.422001, 15.515200) place it in a region with variable weather conditions typical of Scandinavian inland areas.

Flying Conditions

Weather data indicates significant variability in flight rules, with VFR conditions predominant at 45.2% of observations. Pilots should anticipate MVFR conditions 25.3% of the time, with IFR and LIFR conditions occurring 17.7% and 11.9% respectively. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 20°C, with an average of 3.2°C, suggesting potential icing and temperature-related considerations during operations.

Notable Features

The airport experiences a prevailing westerly wind (270°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots and occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Wind conditions are calm 5.9% of the time. The runway alignment allows for favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility for runway 14/32 and an average crosswind of only 4.3 knots, which provides relatively comfortable approach and landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the best VFR conditions for pilots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (no observations below 3SM) and occasional fog at 4% of recorded periods. The single runway's length and wind characteristics make it suitable for a variety of aircraft operations, with predictable wind patterns supporting consistent approach and departure strategies.

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.