Honningsvåg Airport, Valan

ENHV / HVG

Honningsvåg, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
10 kt
180°
6 km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENHV 041050Z 18010KT 6000 -SN DRSN SCT012 BKN023 M03/M05 Q0999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 44 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,244 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,344 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENHV 040800Z 0409/0418 16015KT 9999 FEW015 BKN030 TEMPO 0412/0418 4000 -SN FEW008 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Snow

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NHV
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
2,625 ft 98 ft ASP 80°
1.7 kt 9.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENHV

7,776 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.9%
MVFR
26.5%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
2.3%

Honningsvåg Airport, Valan typically experiences VFR conditions 64.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 13.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperatures typically range between -11°C and 19°C with an average of 1.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 13.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
3.5%
E
5.3%
SE
5.9%
S
33.1%
SW
20.2%
W
14%
NW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.1°C
Range: -11°C to 19°C
-11°C 19°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10 kt

Statistics computed from 7,776 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Honningsvåg Airport, Valan - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENHV
IATA Code: HVG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 44 ft MSL

Location

City: Honningsvåg
Country: NO
Latitude: 71.009697°
Longitude: 25.983601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Honningsvåg Airport, Valan

Overview

Honningsvåg Airport, Valan serves the northernmost municipality in Norway, located near the Barents Sea. Situated at 71°N latitude, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the remote Finnmark region, supporting regional and tourism-related air traffic at an elevation of 44 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ENHV demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 63.8% of the time. The airport experiences predominantly southerly winds averaging 14 knots, with temperature ranges from -11°C to 19°C. Marginal VFR conditions occur 27.9% of the time, indicating potential challenges for less experienced pilots.

Notable Features

The single asphalt runway (08/26) extends 2,625 feet, positioned to align with the prevailing wind patterns. The airport's high-latitude location means extreme seasonal variations in daylight and potential challenging meteorological conditions. Pilots should note the minimal calm wind periods (1.4%) and prepare for potentially dynamic wind environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 9.8 knots. Optimal visual flying conditions are most consistently observed in September, January, and October. The consistently good visibility (average 10 statute miles) provides reliable visual reference for approaching aircraft.

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.