Säve Airport

ESGP / GSE

Göteborg, SE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 18:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
18:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESGP 101820Z AUTO 22009KT 9999 FEW023/// SCT074/// 14/09 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
SCT 7,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,359 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,459 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Säve Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 9 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,300 ft, scattered at 7,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 18:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESGP 101730Z 1018/1103 22012KT 9999 FEW025 PROB40 1018/1020 SCT030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SGP
01
19 ✈️
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,560 ft 148 ft ASP
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,858 ft 98 ft ASP 44°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESGP

12,316 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.7%
MVFR
19%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
10.7%

Säve Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
9.5%
E
12.8%
SE
12%
S
22.8%
SW
10.8%
W
12.2%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.3°C
Range: -21°C to 25°C
-21°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

May September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 12,316 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Säve Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESGP
IATA Code: GSE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Göteborg
Country: SE
Latitude: 57.774700°
Longitude: 11.870400°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,560 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04/22
Length: 2,858 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Säve Airport

Overview

Säve Airport is located near Göteborg, Sweden, serving as a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways. Positioned at 59 ft above mean sea level, the airport offers strategic aviation infrastructure for the Göteborg region, supporting various flight operations in western Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Säve Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 50.3% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate meteorological challenges, with Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules conditions occurring 39.9% of the time. The temperature range spans from -21°C to 23°C, with an average of 5.5°C, indicating potential seasonal weather extremes.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 01/19 at 3,560 feet and 04/22 at 2,858 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Winds predominantly originate from the south (180°) at an average speed of 8.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 11.5% of the time, providing relatively stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.5 and 4.8 knots respectively. September through November represent the most favorable VFR months for flight planning. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility, supporting generally reliable approach conditions.

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.