Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll

ENRA / MQN

Mo i Rana, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
10 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENRA 040850Z 26010KT 230V310 9999 -SHRA SCT023CB BKN034 05/01 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 229 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,529 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,629 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ENRA 040800Z 0409/0418 25009KT 9999 -SHRA FEW010 SCT020 BKN035 TEMPO 0409/0411 29018G30KT TEMPO 0409/0418 FEW005 SCT015CB BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NRA
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,759 ft 98 ft ASP 136°
6.4 kt 7.7 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 - ENRA

7,624 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
3.5%

Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 22.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
1.3%
E
31.1%
SE
10.3%
S
2.9%
SW
1.7%
W
10.2%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.5°C
Range: -30°C to 23°C
-30°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

January September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,624 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENRA
IATA Code: MQN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 229 ft MSL

Location

City: Mo i Rana
Country: NO
Latitude: 66.363899°
Longitude: 14.301400°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 2,759 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll

Overview

Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll serves the northern Norwegian city of Mo i Rana, located at 66.36°N latitude. Situated at 229 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical regional transportation infrastructure in Nordland county. The airport's single asphalt runway supports essential transportation links for this industrial and maritime region.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with nearly 70% of recorded periods suitable for visual flying. Winter temperatures can drop to -24°C, while summer peaks around 23°C, creating significant seasonal variation. Wind patterns are consistently from the east (90 degrees), with an average speed of 7 knots and occasional gusts up to 37 knots, and calm conditions present 21.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's high latitude at 66.36°N means significant seasonal daylight variations, which pilots must consider for flight planning. Runway 13/31 provides excellent wind alignment, with prevailing winds favorable 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of only 3.8 knots. Terrain surrounding the airport likely includes typical Norwegian coastal and mountainous landscape characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good approach conditions, with high visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal low visibility events. Fog occurs in only 7.5% of observations, and instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) are present less than 10% of the time. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations at Røssvoll Airport.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.