Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad

ENMS / MJF

Mosjøen, NO

Last Updated
Aug 11, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
280° G14 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENMS 111520Z 28003G14KT 9999 -SHRA FEW023 BKN027 12/08 Q1013 RMK WIND 412FT VRB05G17KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 237 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,537 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,937 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 3 knots with gusts to 14 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 7 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (237 ft)
Pressure Alt
245 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -58 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENMS 111400Z 1115/1122 VRB03KT 9999 -SHRA FEW010 SCT020 BKN025 TEMPO 1115/1122 SCT010 FEW020TCU BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NMS
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
3,015 ft 98 ft ASP 160°
1.5 kt 2.6 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 - ENMS

15,116 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
23.3%
IFR
3%
LIFR
3.1%

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 19.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.4%
N
10.2%
S
41.4%
W
3.6%
NE
0.7%
NW
4.5%
SE
8.1%
SW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -25°C to 25°C
-25°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 15,116 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENMS
IATA Code: MJF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 237 ft MSL

Location

City: Mosjøen
Country: NO
Latitude: 65.783997°
Longitude: 13.214900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,015 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad

Overview

Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad serves the municipal region of Mosjøen in northern Norway, providing essential air transportation for the local community. Located at 237 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 65.783997, 13.214900, this medium-sized airport supports regional aviation needs in a challenging Nordic geographical context.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ENMS demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 69% of observations. Temperature ranges from -24°C to 22°C, with an average of 0.7°C, indicating potential winter operational challenges. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 5.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 36 knots and calm conditions 26.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (16/34) measuring 3,015 feet in length, situated in a terrain-influenced environment typical of Norway's coastal regions. Wind statistics indicate the runway experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 1.9 knots, suggesting generally predictable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predominantly clear conditions, with only 5.2% IFR and 5.4% Low IFR observations historically recorded. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of visibility below 3 miles and occasional fog (8.4% of observations). January, September, and October statistically represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

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.