Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen

ENSG / SOG

Sogndal, NO

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
23:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
4 kt
Variable G14 kt
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSG 112350Z AUTO VRB04G14KT 9999 BKN046/// 04/M04 Q1011 RMK WIND 3806FT 12036G56KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,633 ft
BKN 4,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,233 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 4 knots with gusts to 14 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
957 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,633 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,701 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 773 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.7°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° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ENSG

8,758 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.4%
MVFR
11%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
4.8%

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.2% 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: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 18.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.2%
N
4.5%
S
0.1%
W
10.8%
NE
27.8%
NW
0.1%
SE
0%
SW
19.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.6°C
Range: -17°C to 18°C
-17°C 18°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,758 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 8,758 weather observations shows ENSG maintains VFR conditions 81.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.5% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 6.6% 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 6.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.5 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 0.6°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 8,758 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.