Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport

ESNK / KRF

Nyland, SE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
21 kt
290° G36 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ESNK 040850Z AUTO 29021G36KT 9999 NCD 06/M02 Q1004

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF ESNK 040530Z 0406/0410 31015G25KT CAVOK TEMPO 0408/0410 32025G35KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNK
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
6,565 ft 148 ft ASP 171°
10.5 kt 18.2 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 - ESNK

7,456 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.9%
MVFR
21.6%
IFR
13%
LIFR
15.5%

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.6%
NE
3%
E
2.3%
SE
11.3%
S
15.1%
SW
0.8%
W
6.1%
NW
23.8%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.4°C
Range: -32°C to 20°C
-32°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,456 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ESNK
IATA Code: KRF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 34 ft MSL

Location

City: Nyland
Country: SE
Latitude: 63.048599°
Longitude: 17.768900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,565 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport

Overview

Kramfors-Sollefteå Höga Kusten Airport serves the northern Swedish region of Västernorrland, located in Nyland at an elevation of 34 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the High Coast area, supporting regional transportation and connecting communities in this part of Sweden.

Flying Conditions

Weather at ESNK demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 46.1% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 23.2% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions, with IFR and Low IFR conditions combining for nearly 31% of recorded weather, and temperatures ranging from -28°C to 20°C with an average of 1.2°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 17/35 is 6,565 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to maximize wind efficiency with 100% favorable wind coverage. Predominant winds come from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots and calm conditions occurring 9.5% of the time.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions at this airport. The runway demonstrates low average crosswind characteristics at 2.6 knots, providing relatively straightforward approach and landing scenarios. Pilots should be prepared for potential fog conditions, which occur in approximately 9% of observations, and maintain awareness of the wide temperature range that can impact aircraft performance.

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.