Vardø Airport, Svartnes

ENSS / VAW

Vardø, NO

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:20Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
7,600ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,015
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

ENSS 141820Z AUTO 22010KT 9999 OVC076/// 11/08 Q1015 RMK WIND 0500FT 23013KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 42ft
OVC 7,600ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,642ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
-11 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -481 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ENSS 141400Z 1415/1421 24010KT 9999 FEW030 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSS
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,707 ft 98 ft ASP 163°
↑ 3.4kt ↔ 9.4kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vardø Airport, Svartnes - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ENSS
IATA Code: VAW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Vardø
Country: NO
Latitude: 70.355400°
Longitude: 31.044901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,707 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Vardø Airport, Svartnes

Vardø Airport, Svartnes (ENSS/VAW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Vardø, NO. The facility operates at an elevation of 42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.