Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport

ESTA / AGH

Ängelholm, SE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
08:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
14 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESTA 040820Z 28014KT 9999 BKN017 OVC022 16/12 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 68 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,768 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,268 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 14 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STA
04
22
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 613 ft 131 ft ASP 41°
7.2 kt 12.0 kt
121° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
6,381 ft 131 ft ASP 136°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESTA

13,376 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
7.5%

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
20.1%
N
4.3%
S
13.7%
W
16.4%
NE
3.9%
NW
9.7%
SE
23.4%
SW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.7°C
Range: -16°C to 34°C
-16°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

July April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,376 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESTA
IATA Code: AGH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 68 ft MSL

Location

City: Ängelholm
Country: SE
Latitude: 56.296101°
Longitude: 12.847100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 613 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,381 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport

Overview

Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in southern Sweden, situated near the coastal region of Skåne. Positioned at 68 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 56.296101, 12.847100, the airport provides strategic aviation infrastructure for the local Ängelholm and Helsingborg areas.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at ESTA demonstrate diverse weather patterns, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 50.3% of the time. Wind characteristics are predominantly from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 9 knots, and temperatures range from -15°C to 24°C, averaging 6°C. September through November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 613-foot runway (04/22) and a significantly longer 6,381-foot runway (14/32). Both runways exhibit favorable wind alignments, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 6.9 knots and Runway 14/32 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.7 knots, indicating generally stable wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southeastern winds when planning approaches, with calm conditions occurring only 2.1% of the time. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility, as fog is present in only 1.3% of observations. The longer Runway 14/32 provides more substantial landing options for various aircraft types.

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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.