Sandane Airport, Anda

ENSD / SDN

Sandane, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
16:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
4 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSD 041620Z 16004KT 9999 FEW049 08/M01 Q1021 RMK WIND RWY 26 29002KT WIND 1140FT 18005KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 196 ft
FEW 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,096 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (196 ft)
Pressure Alt
-37 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -830 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSD 041400Z 0415/0423 16007KT 9999 FEW050 TEMPO 0415/0423 21015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
NSD
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
 3,182 ft 98 ft ASP 85°
↑ 0.7 kt • ↔ 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENSD

7,768 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.7%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
4.1%

Sandane Airport, Anda enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 16.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2%
NE
9.9%
E
21.3%
SE
30.4%
S
10.6%
SW
1.7%
W
2.5%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -10°C to 23°C
-10°C 23°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,768 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sandane Airport, Anda - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSD
IATA Code: SDN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 196 ft MSL

Location

City: Sandane
Country: NO
Latitude: 61.830002°
Longitude: 6.105830°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,182 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
160°@4kt
Density Alt
196ft, 8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Sandane Airport, Anda

Sandane Airport, Anda (ENSD/SDN) is located in Sandane, NO at an elevation of 196 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 3,182 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 7,768 weather observations, ENSD experiences excellent VFR conditions 85.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENSD come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (16.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 3.7°C (39°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.69 to 10.42 inHg (328-353 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,768 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.