Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

ENOV / HOV

Ørsta, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENOV 042150Z VRB03KT 9999 BKN042 07/M04 Q1020 RMK WIND RWY 24 06006KT WIND 2090FT 15025KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 243 ft
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,443 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (243 ft)
Pressure Alt
41 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -861 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENOV 041700Z 0418/0424 VRB05KT 9999 FEW030 SCT060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NOV
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,510 ft 98 ft ASP 61° 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 - ENOV

7,736 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.1%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
1.6%

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 68.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 68.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.2%
NE
7.7%
E
4.2%
SE
0.7%
S
1.7%
SW
7.4%
W
8%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -17°C to 23°C
-17°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,736 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENOV
IATA Code: HOV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 243 ft MSL

Location

City: Ørsta
Country: NO
Latitude: 62.180000°
Longitude: 6.074100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,510 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

Overview

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden serves the Møre og Romsdal county in western Norway, providing essential regional air connectivity. Located at 243 feet above sea level, this medium-sized airport supports transportation needs in a mountainous coastal region with challenging terrain and maritime weather influences.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hovden demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 84.4% of observations. Southwest winds averaging 6.1 knots characterize typical conditions, though pilots should be prepared for occasional stronger gusts up to 24 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -17°C to 23°C, indicating potential significant seasonal weather changes.

Notable Features

The single asphalt runway (06/24) extends 3510 feet, oriented to capitalize on the prevailing southwest wind patterns. Calm wind conditions occur in 65.1% of observations, suggesting relatively stable local atmospheric conditions. The airport's coastal location near 62.18N latitude implies potential rapid weather transitions typical of Norwegian maritime environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.6 knots. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrences (1.3%). September, January, and December statistically present the most consistently favorable visual flying 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.