Ørland Airport

ENOL / OLA

Ørland, NO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
21 kt
280°
2.3 km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENOL 222220Z 28021KT 2300 DZRA BKN016 06/06 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 28 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,628 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Ørland Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,600 feet and 2.3 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 21 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 16-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2.3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Drizzle, DZRA. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with DZRA between 18:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENOL 221700Z 2218/2318 27020KT 6000 -DZ SCT010 BKN015 TEMPO 2218/2318 2500 DZRA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:48Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 20 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Drizzle

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NOL
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
10,755 ft 148 ft ASP 154°
13.5 kt 16.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENOL

10,011 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.1%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
1.1%

Ørland Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 13.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 13.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
2.5%
E
13.2%
SE
50.8%
S
4.3%
SW
9.8%
W
10.7%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -10°C to 22°C
-10°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,011 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ørland Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENOL
IATA Code: OLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Ørland
Country: NO
Latitude: 63.698898°
Longitude: 9.604000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,755 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ørland Airport

Overview

Ørland Airport serves the Trøndelag region in central Norway, located at 63.698898, 9.604000 with an elevation of 28 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it supports regional aviation needs with a substantial 10,755 ft asphalted runway capable of handling various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ørland Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying weather, with VFR conditions present 79.2% of the time. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from -10°C to 22°C and an average of 5.6°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135°, averaging 13.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 45 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) benefits from highly favorable wind alignments, with winds supporting runway operations 100% of the time. Geographical positioning near the Norwegian coast contributes to predictable wind patterns, with minimal periods of calm conditions (only 0.4% of observations). Visibility remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with rare instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 presents an optimal approach environment with an average crosswind of just 7.3 knots. Pilots can expect most favorable VFR conditions during January, September, and October, with consistent wind patterns facilitating straightforward navigation and landing procedures.

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.