Ljungbyhed Airfield

ESTL

Ljungbyhed, SE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
14 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESTL 040920Z AUTO 29014KT 9999 FEW020/// OVC026/// 17/12 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 140 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,140 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,740 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ljungbyhed Airfield is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 14 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STL
11L
29R ✈️
11R
29L ✈️
12L
30R ✈️
12R
30L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 29R
6,596 ft 131 ft ASP 113°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 29L
7,449 ft 131 ft ASP 113°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 30R
2,588 ft 82 ft ASP 113°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 30L
2,590 ft 82 ft ASP 113°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESTL

13,419 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.8%
MVFR
21.2%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
8.8%

Ljungbyhed Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 60.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
21.3%
N
1.4%
S
11.5%
W
14.6%
NE
2.3%
NW
12.4%
SE
15.9%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.7°C
Range: -18°C to 35°C
-18°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 13,419 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ljungbyhed Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESTL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 140 ft MSL

Location

City: Ljungbyhed
Country: SE
Latitude: 56.082802°
Longitude: 13.212500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11L/29R
Length: 6,596 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 7,449 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 2,588 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 2,590 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ljungbyhed Airfield

Overview

Ljungbyhed Airfield (ESTL) is a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Sweden at 140 feet mean sea level. Situated near the coordinates 56.082802, 13.212500, the airport features four asphalted runways offering versatile operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions at 49.8%, with marginal VFR at 25.4%. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -17°C to 24°C, with an average temperature of 5.7°C. Prevailing winds are from the east at an average of 7.4 knots, with maximum gusts up to 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport boasts four runways: two longer runways at 6,596 and 7,449 feet, and two shorter runways at approximately 2,590 feet. All runways have favorable wind alignments, with consistently low average crosswind conditions ranging between 3.7 and 3.9 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the best VFR conditions for pilots. With east-prevailing winds and multiple runway options, pilots have flexibility in approach and landing directions. Calm wind conditions occur 11.1% of the time, and fog is relatively infrequent at 3.9% of observations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.