Sandane Airport, Anda

ENSD / SDN

Sandane, NO

Last Updated
Apr 30, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1029 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSD 301020Z 07007KT CAVOK 12/05 Q1029 RMK WIND RWY 26 08004KT WIND 1126FT VRB01KT

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sandane Airport, Anda is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 7 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1029 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (196 ft)
Pressure Alt
-277 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -590 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSD 300800Z 3009/3018 VRB04KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >10km

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°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENSD

10,390 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.4%
MVFR
8%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
3.2%

Sandane Airport, Anda enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 14.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
9.8%
E
22.6%
SE
24.6%
S
13.3%
SW
2.5%
W
4%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.5°C
Range: -10°C to 23°C
-10°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,390 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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 10,390 weather observations, ENSD experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.4% 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 6.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -10°C (14°F) to 23°C (73°F), averaging 4.5°C (40°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 10,390 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.