Alta Airport

ENAT / ALF

Alta, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
05:50Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
9 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
995 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENAT 040550Z 17009KT 9999 FEW027 M04/M08 Q0995 RMK WIND 700FT 16014KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9 ft
FEW 2,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,709 ft AMSL
QNH
995 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9 ft)
Pressure Alt
557 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,721 ft
ISA Deviation: -19.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENAT 040500Z 0406/0415 16008KT 9999 FEW020 SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NAT
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,165 ft 147 ft ASP 121°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENAT

7,626 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
4%
LIFR
1%

Alta Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
1.3%
E
3.4%
SE
21.7%
S
36.5%
SW
19.5%
W
3.9%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.7°C
Range: -23°C to 21°C
-23°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,626 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alta Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENAT
IATA Code: ALF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9 ft MSL

Location

City: Alta
Country: NO
Latitude: 69.976097°
Longitude: 23.371700°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,165 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alta Airport

Overview

Alta Airport serves the northern Norwegian city of Alta, located at 69.9°N latitude in a subarctic region. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway measuring 7,165 feet, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Finnmark county, supporting regional and potentially some international connections.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 81.2% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperatures range dramatically from -23°C to 21°C, with an average of -1.8°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations. Prevailing southerly winds at an average of 7.7 knots with occasional gusts up to 37 knots characterize the local wind environment.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation of 9 feet mean sea level, Alta Airport is positioned in a northern coastal terrain characteristic of Norway's Arctic regions. The airport's geographic location suggests potential for challenging winter conditions, though the data indicates relatively stable visibility with an average of 10 statute miles and no significant fog occurrences.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 5.5 knots. Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions, particularly during January, September, and November, which statistically represent the best VFR months for operations at this airport.

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.