Ringsted Airfield

EKRS

Ringsted, DK

Last Updated
Oct 4, 23:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3610 hours ago
23:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
11 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
6,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EKRS 042350Z AUTO 23011KT 190V270 9999 SCT014/// BKN066/// 10/08 Q0990

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 113 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 6,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,513 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,713 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KRS
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,405 ft 131 ft GRASS
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EKRS

1,121 observations | Sep 2025 - Oct 2025

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.4%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
2.9%

Ringsted Airfield enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 3°C and 23°C with an average of 13.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.4%
NE
5.1%
E
27.9%
SE
2.1%
S
20.2%
SW
33.8%
W
8%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: 3°C to 23°C
3°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,121 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Oct 2025). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ringsted Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EKRS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 113 ft MSL

Location

City: Ringsted
Country: DK
Latitude: 55.425800°
Longitude: 11.806700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,405 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Ringsted Airfield

Ringsted Airfield (EKRS) is located in Ringsted, DK at an elevation of 113 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 2,405 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,121 weather observations, EKRS experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EKRS come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 3°C (37°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 13.5°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,121 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Oct 2025). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.