Scandinavian Mountains Airport

ESKS / SCR

Malung-Sälen, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
10 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESKS 041050Z AUTO 27010KT 240V290 9999 FEW049/// 04/M05 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,608 ft
FEW 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,508 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SKS
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP
5.0 kt 8.7 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ESKS

7,701 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
38.2%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
17.1%
LIFR
22.5%

Scandinavian Mountains Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 38.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 39.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 18°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
7.9%
E
17%
SE
22.5%
S
18.3%
SW
8.7%
W
4.7%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.9°C
Range: -23°C to 18°C
-23°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,701 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Scandinavian Mountains Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESKS
IATA Code: SCR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,608 ft MSL

Location

City: Malung-Sälen
Country: SE
Latitude: 61.158393°
Longitude: 12.842503°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Scandinavian Mountains Airport

Overview

Scandinavian Mountains Airport serves the Malung-Sälen region in Sweden, situated at an elevation of 1,608 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for a mountainous area located at coordinates 61.158393, 12.842503, with a single runway 15/33 extending 8,202 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at ESKS demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) present 40% of the time and instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) accounting for 41.5% of observations. Pilots should anticipate prevailing southeastern winds around 135° at an average of 6.8 knots, with temperatures ranging from -23°C to 18°C and an average of 0.5°C.

Notable Features

The airport's mountainous terrain and high elevation contribute to complex meteorological conditions, with wind patterns consistently favoring runway 15/33. Seasonal data indicates September, October, and December offer the most stable VFR flying conditions, while maintaining an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (3.8%).

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. Pilots should prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, given the 41.5% non-VFR observation rate, and ensure appropriate aircraft and personal minimums are considered when planning operations.

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.