Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen

ENSG / SOG

Sogndal, NO

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSG 050150Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 FEW021/// OVC028/// 01/M02 Q1021 REFZRA RMK WIND 3806FT 18015KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,633 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
OVC 2,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,733 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,433 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
967 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,633 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,401 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 113 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSG
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,150 ft 98 ft Asphalt 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENSG

7,231 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.4%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
4.9%

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 19.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
31%
E
20.9%
SE
0%
S
0.1%
SW
14.9%
W
8.8%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.3°C
Range: -17°C to 18°C
-17°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.3%

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 7,231 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSG
IATA Code: SOG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,633 ft MSL

Location

City: Sogndal
Country: NO
Latitude: 61.156101°
Longitude: 7.137780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,150 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (ENSG/SOG) is located in Sogndal, NO at an elevation of 1,633 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 3,150 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,231 weather observations shows ENSG maintains VFR conditions 82.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.4% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 7.3% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ENSG come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.6 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 -17°C (1°F) to 18°C (64°F), averaging 0.3°C (33°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.74 to 10.41 inHg (330-353 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,231 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.