Røst Airport

ENRS / RET

Røst, NO

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
11 kt
230°
9 km
Visibility
5,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENRS 050220Z AUTO 23011KT 9000 SCT037/// OVC053/// 06/04 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
SCT 3,700 ft AGL
OVC 5,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,707 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,307 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NRS
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
3,386 ft 98 ft ASPH 26°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENRS

7,297 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
1.8%

Røst Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 14.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 57 knots. Temperatures typically range between -5°C and 18°C with an average of 4.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 14.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 57 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
9%
E
22.4%
SE
8.1%
S
19.3%
SW
11.4%
W
9.5%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.9°C
Range: -5°C to 18°C
-5°C 18°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,297 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Røst Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENRS
IATA Code: RET
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Røst
Country: NO
Latitude: 67.526482°
Longitude: 12.101575°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,386 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Røst Airport

Røst Airport (ENRS/RET) is located in Røst, NO at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 3,386 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,297 weather observations shows ENRS maintains VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENRS come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 14.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 57 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 4.9°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.71 to 10.25 inHg (329-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,297 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.