Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

ENGM / OSL

Oslo (Gardermoen), NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENGM 042220Z VRB02KT CAVOK M02/M04 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENGM 041700Z 0418/0518 28005KT CAVOK BECMG 0509/0511 18010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 180° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NGM
01L
19R
01R
19L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01L/19R 11,811 ft 148 ft ASP 16° No wind data
01R/19L 9,678 ft 148 ft ASP 16° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENGM

7,748 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.2%
MVFR
24%
IFR
13.5%
LIFR
18.4%

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.3%
NE
17.4%
E
6.3%
SE
6.4%
S
23.1%
SW
7.5%
W
1.9%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.4°C
Range: -22°C to 20°C
-22°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01L/19R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt
Runway 01R/19L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,748 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENGM
IATA Code: OSL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 681 ft MSL

Location

City: Oslo (Gardermoen)
Country: NO
Latitude: 60.193901°
Longitude: 11.100400°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 9,678 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Overview

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen serves as Norway's primary international airport and primary hub for passenger and cargo operations. Located approximately 35 kilometers northeast of Oslo, the airport is a critical transportation infrastructure serving the capital region and national airline networks. With two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling large commercial aircraft, ENGM provides extensive aviation capabilities at an elevation of 681 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation and inland location create dynamic weather conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate. Seasonal variations can produce significant temperature ranges, with potential for winter icing conditions and summer thermal variations. Wind patterns will likely influence runway selection, with dual parallel runways (01L/19R and 01R/19L) offering operational flexibility during changing meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

Situated in the southeastern region of Norway, Gardermoen Airport is surrounded by relatively flat terrain with moderate elevation changes. The airport's geographical position provides relatively stable approach and departure corridors. The two runways offer substantial lengths - 11,811 feet and 9,678 feet respectively - which accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (01/19) suggests prevailing wind considerations from north-south directions will be primary factors in approach planning. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the parallel runway configuration. The substantial runway lengths provide significant margin for safe operations across various aircraft categories and meteorological conditions.

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.