Linköping City Airport

ESSL / LPI

Linköping, SE

Last Updated
May 15, 07:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
07:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
8 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESSL 150720Z AUTO 14008KT 9999 FEW011/// SCT076/// 09/05 Q1002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 172 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
SCT 7,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,272 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,772 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Linköping City Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 8 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,100 ft, scattered at 7,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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 1 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Mist.

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 AMD ESSL 150405Z 1504/1505 14008KT 4000 BR OVC002 BECMG 1504/1505 9999 NSW OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:32Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSL
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,004 ft 148 ft ASP 112°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESSL

11,308 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.5%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
5.7%

Linköping City Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.5%
N
6.5%
S
15.6%
W
17.4%
NE
7.5%
NW
8.5%
SE
14.2%
SW
16.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4°C
Range: -22°C to 24°C
-22°C 24°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

April September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,308 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Linköping City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSL
IATA Code: LPI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 172 ft MSL

Location

City: Linköping
Country: SE
Latitude: 58.406200°
Longitude: 15.680500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,004 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Linköping City Airport

Overview

Linköping City Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Sweden, situated at 58.406200N, 15.680500E with an elevation of 172 feet MSL. The airport supports regional aviation operations with its single runway 11/29, which measures 7,004 feet and is constructed of asphalt pavement.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly visual flight conditions, with 57.7% VFR days and 23.8% marginal VFR conditions. Seasonal temperature ranges from -13°C to 22°C, with an average of 4.9°C. Wind patterns are primarily southerly at 180 degrees, averaging 7.5 knots with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, and calm conditions occurring 1.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (11/29) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Average crosswind components are relatively moderate at 4.8 knots, which provides consistent operational flexibility. The airport's modest elevation of 172 feet MSL suggests minimal terrain challenges for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. With an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.4%), pilots can expect generally reliable visual approach conditions. Runway 11/29 offers predictable wind characteristics, making it suitable for most general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

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.