Molde Airport, Årø

ENML / MOL

Årø, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
15 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENML 041020Z COR 24015KT 9999 -SHRA SCT010 BKN014 06/05 Q1020 RMK WIND 1587FT 25020KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,010 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,410 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-193 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,271 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENML 040800Z 0409/0418 25015KT 9999 SCT012 BKN025 TEMPO 0409/0411 4000 SHRA BKN012TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NML
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
6,922 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
14.8 kt 2.6 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 - ENML

7,581 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
0.6%

Molde Airport, Årø enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.1%
NE
43.7%
E
14%
SE
1.5%
S
1%
SW
8.2%
W
12.5%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.9°C
Range: -11°C to 25°C
-11°C 25°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,581 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Molde Airport, Årø - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENML
IATA Code: MOL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Årø
Country: NO
Latitude: 62.744701°
Longitude: 7.262500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 6,922 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Molde Airport, Årø

Overview

Molde Airport, Årø serves as a medium-sized airport located in Norway at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 62.744701, 7.262500, the airport provides essential regional aviation infrastructure in the Møre og Romsdal county. Its single runway 07/25 extends 6,922 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Molde Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 83.9% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The prevailing wind comes from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 7.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 33 knots. Temperature variations range from -11°C to 25°C, with an average of 5.4°C, indicating potential winter and summer operational challenges.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position presents typical Norwegian coastal aviation characteristics. Runway 07/25 experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment potential. The low elevation of 10 feet MSL suggests minimal terrain interference for approach and departure procedures, contributing to consistent operational reliability.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions for runway 07/25, with an average crosswind of only 3.1 knots. The highest probability of optimal VFR conditions occurs during January, September, and December. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility, making it a generally predictable operational environment.

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.