Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen

ENSK / SKN

Hadsel, NO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
01:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
4 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ENSK 040150Z AUTO 09004KT 060V130 9999 -RA SCT011/// BKN019/// 01/00 Q0989

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
SCT 1,100 ft AGL
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,111 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,911 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSK
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,031 ft 98 ft ASP 86°
3.9 kt 0.7 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 - ENSK

7,692 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
16.6%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.9%
NE
18.6%
E
6.3%
SE
24.3%
S
7.9%
SW
5.5%
W
7%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.7°C
Range: -14°C to 22°C
-14°C 22°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,692 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSK
IATA Code: SKN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Hadsel
Country: NO
Latitude: 68.578827°
Longitude: 15.033417°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,031 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen

Overview

Stokmarknes Airport serves the Hadsel region in Northern Norway, positioned at 68.578827, 15.033417. As a medium airport situated at 11 ft mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation needs in this coastal Norwegian environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 79.3% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135° with an average speed of 9.1 knots, though occasional gusts up to 44 knots can occur. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 22°C, with an average of 2.8°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature variations.

Notable Features

Located in a coastal region, the airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) measuring 3,031 feet long. The geographical positioning at 68° north latitude indicates potential challenging high-latitude aviation conditions, particularly during winter months. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring only 1.4% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of 6.4 knots. January, September, and October statistically offer the best VFR conditions for pilots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with no reported significant fog or low visibility events.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.