Visby Airport

ESSV / VBY

Visby, SE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
08:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
16 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESSV 040820Z 33016KT 9999 BKN015 17/13 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 164 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,664 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Visby Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 16 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 12-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

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 ESSV 040530Z 0406/0415 33017G27KT 9999 BKN012 PROB40 0406/0409 SCT012 BKN025 BECMG 0409/0411 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 17 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSV
03
21
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 21°
10.1 kt 12.4 kt
51° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,611 ft 131 ft GRS 101°
10.3 kt 12.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESSV

13,338 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.4%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
5%

Visby Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.1%
N
9.3%
S
18.2%
W
14.9%
NE
5.9%
NW
6.5%
SE
12.4%
SW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -14°C to 29°C
-14°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,338 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Visby Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESSV
IATA Code: VBY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 164 ft MSL

Location

City: Visby
Country: SE
Latitude: 57.662800°
Longitude: 18.346201°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,611 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Visby Airport

Overview

Visby Airport serves the island of Gotland in southeastern Sweden, providing essential regional air connectivity. Located at an elevation of 164 feet MSL, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with two runways accommodating diverse aviation needs. Its strategic position makes it a critical transportation hub for the island's maritime region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Visby Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 57.7% of the time. Pilots can expect predominantly southerly winds averaging 10.4 knots, with temperature ranges from -10°C to 22°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and typically excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with different surface compositions: Runway 03/21 is asphalted and 6,562 feet long, while Runway 10/28 is grass-surfaced and 3,611 feet in length. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 6-7.3 knots. The island's coastal location likely influences local wind and weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southerly winds, pilots should anticipate approaches primarily to Runways 03 and 28. Both runways offer consistent wind alignment, minimizing challenging crosswind scenarios. The broad range of flight conditions—from VFR (57.7%) to Marginal VFR (25%)—suggests pilots should maintain flexible approach planning and be prepared for potential weather transitions.

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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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.